Keynsham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Keynsham during June 2024, 7.3 crimes were recorded, placing the area 11% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at a rate roughly equivalent to 5 incidents per day, or one reported crime for every 136 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.0%) and public order offences (16.6%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up district within Bath and North East Somerset, where community dynamics and local amenities may influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have contributed to increased social activity in public spaces, explaining the prominence of public order offences. While the overall crime rate remains stable compared to previous months, the distribution of crime types reveals a combination of local factors and national trends. Shoplifting rates in Keynsham were 3% below the UK average, suggesting that retail environments here may have more effective security measures or fewer high-traffic areas compared to other regions.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Theft from the person increased by 100%, rising from zero to one incident, while public order offences surged by 73.3% (15 to 26), a figure 97% above the UK average. This sharp rise in public order incidents may reflect heightened social activity during the summer months, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 83.3% (from six to one incident), and burglary decreased by 70% (from 10 to three), both well below UK averages. These decreases could indicate improved community policing efforts or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for property crimes. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts: while Keynsham's violent crime rate (2.8 per 1,000) matches the UK average, anti-social behaviour and public order offences far exceed national benchmarks. For residents, the most immediate concern remains public order incidents, which now constitute nearly one in six crimes reported. Local authorities may need to address these spikes through targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during the summer season.

Keynsham's crime rate remained stable in June 2024 compared to the previous month, maintaining the same rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in crime patterns over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the risk within the population's daily lives. When scaled to the area's population of 21,382, this translates to a relatively low overall risk compared to the UK average. However, the disparity in specific crime types—particularly public order offences—highlights the need for nuanced understanding beyond aggregate figures. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are significantly below UK averages, the higher prevalence of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents indicates that local challenges may differ from national trends. This contrast underscores the importance of community-specific strategies in addressing crime, rather than relying solely on broad statistical comparisons.