Keynsham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Keynsham’s crime profile in March 2023 reveals a distinct pattern, with the overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents — 39.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked deviation from national trends suggests that the area’s characteristics, such as its built-up status within Bath and North East Somerset and its proximity to Bath, may contribute to its relatively low crime rates. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.4% of total reported crimes. While this category’s local rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 27% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, its dominance in Keynsham’s crime picture indicates a need for targeted interventions in this area. Public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000, were 25% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a finding that may be linked to local community dynamics or seasonal factors such as the transition to spring, which can influence social interactions. Meanwhile, property-related crimes, including shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, were consistently below UK averages — shoplifting at 0.5 per 1,000 (2% above UK), anti-social behaviour at 0.5 per 1,000 (52% below UK), and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 (79% below UK). These patterns may be influenced by Keynsham’s smaller population and lower levels of commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of March, with the clocks changing and evenings lengthening, could also play a role in shaping crime trends, increasing visibility and activity in public spaces. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that Keynsham’s built-up environment, combined with its integration into the surrounding area, may offer a unique balance of community cohesion and limited exposure to high-risk factors typically associated with larger cities.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the balance of crime types, with violence and sexual offences making up 43.4% of all reported crimes. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences account for 27% of total crimes. The local rate for violence and sexual offences was 2.0 per 1,000, 27% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting a significant deviation from national trends. Meanwhile, public order offences stood out as an anomaly, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 — 25% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect localised factors such as the area’s proximity to Bath, which could influence nightlife activity or community interactions. Vehicle crime, at 0.1 per 1,000, was 79% below the UK average, a stark contrast that may be attributed to Keynsham’s built-up nature and limited commuter traffic compared to larger urban centres. These variations underscore the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local conditions rather than relying solely on national benchmarks.

In March 2023, Keynsham recorded 99 crimes, translating to approximately 3 crimes per day. This daily rate places the area in a relatively low-risk bracket compared to broader UK trends, though daily crime statistics are not directly comparable across regions due to differences in population density and reporting practices. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime within the local population. Given Keynsham’s population of 21,382, this monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the UK average, which is typically higher in urban areas. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the idea that Keynsham’s crime profile is distinct from larger cities, where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. However, this does not negate the importance of localised factors that may influence crime patterns, such as the area’s proximity to Bath, its mix of residential and commercial zones, and the seasonal transition in March, which may impact activity levels and reporting behaviours.