Keynsham Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Keynsham’s October 2023 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents places it 8.8% below the UK average of 8.0, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe area within Bath and North East Somerset. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.6% of all crimes, with a significant 72% increase over the UK average. This surge may be partially explained by October’s seasonal dynamics: the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween events, which can amplify disruptions and public order challenges. Violence and sexual offences, though 37% below the UK average, decreased by 40% compared to September, possibly reflecting reduced incidents during the early autumn period or improved community safety initiatives. The crime profile also reveals a shift towards property-related offences, with shoplifting and other thefts falling 31% and 52% below national averages respectively, suggesting a lower risk of personal theft in the area. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights the need for targeted measures to address community-specific issues. The overall picture illustrates a balanced crime profile, where Keynsham’s lower-than-average rates for violent and property crimes contrast with higher-than-average figures for anti-social and public order offences, a pattern consistent with its character as a mixed residential and commercial area with seasonal vulnerabilities.

October 2023 saw a 92% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 25 to 48 incidents—a sharp spike likely linked to Halloween and reduced daylight. Bicycle theft also jumped 200%, from 1 to 3 cases, possibly due to seasonal cycling patterns or increased theft opportunities during darker nights. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 40%, dropping from 60 to 36 incidents, a decline that places Keynsham 37% below the UK average for this category. Other notable trends include a 100% rise in other thefts, which are now 52% below the UK average, suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards less severe property crimes. These fluctuations highlight the area’s vulnerability to seasonal factors while maintaining a safer profile overall compared to national benchmarks.

Keynsham’s crime rate in October 2023 rose 6.1% from the previous month’s 6.9 to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal shifts: shorter evenings and Halloween festivities may have contributed to higher anti-social behaviour incidents. Locally, 157 crimes were recorded over 31 days, averaging roughly 5 crimes per day—a figure that underscores the need for community vigilance. When scaled to the population of 21,382, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average, but the rise from September suggests seasonal factors could be amplifying certain types of crime. The population context also shows that Keynsham’s crime rate remains 8.8% below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a safer area within the region despite the month-on-month increase.