Keynsham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked a continuation of Keynsham's trend toward lower crime rates, with an overall rate of 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents — 15.6% below the UK average. This performance aligns with the area's character as a relatively stable built-up district within Bath and North East Somerset, where community-focused policing and local infrastructure contribute to sustained safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and public order issues (13.0%). These patterns are consistent with the seasonal rhythm of September, when back-to-school and university freshers events bring increased foot traffic to town centres, potentially influencing anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. While violence and sexual offences remain the largest category, their rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 12% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local initiatives may be effective in mitigating severe crime. The area's property crime rate (38 total) is lower than the UK average, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both below national benchmarks. This could reflect Keynsham's compact retail environment, which may deter large-scale theft through visibility and community oversight. The data also highlights a seasonal shift: as nights draw in and university students return, the balance between violent and property crime appears to be stabilising, with no clear spike in either category despite the transition from summer to autumn.

The most significant month-on-month change was a 31.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 72 to 49 incidents. This decline contrasts with the 33.3% reduction in shoplifting (15 to 10 cases) and the 60% drop in burglary (5 to 2 incidents), all of which align with the easing of summer holiday-related pressures. However, three categories saw notable increases: drug-related offences rose 200% (from 2 to 6 cases), bicycle theft doubled (from 0 to 1 incident), and possession of weapons also doubled (from 0 to 1 case). These spikes may reflect the return of students to Keynsham's universities, which could introduce new dynamics around illicit drug use and the circulation of stolen bicycles. The area's performance relative to the UK average is mixed: while violence and sexual offences are 12% below the national rate, public order offences are 43% above the UK average. This discrepancy may stem from Keynsham's role as a commuter hub for nearby cities, where transient populations and late-night socialising contribute to higher public order incidents. Anti-social behaviour remains at the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), but the 3% excess in this category suggests local enforcement may be prioritising this issue. Residents should be aware that while overall safety is improving, the rise in drug-related offences indicates a need for targeted interventions in areas frequented by students.

Keynsham's September 2024 crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 20.3% decline from August's 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Keynsham's population of 21,382. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 155 residents over the course of the month, a rate that is 15.6% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective is particularly informative for residents: with 21,382 people in Keynsham, each individual faces a 0.065% chance of being directly involved in a crime this month. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 0.077%, underscoring Keynsham's relatively safe environment. The comparison to the UK average also reveals interesting nuances: while property crime rates are consistently below national levels (shoplifting is 26% below, vehicle crime 56% below), violent crime rates are only 12% below the UK average. This suggests that Keynsham's local policing strategies may be more effective in preventing property crimes than in addressing violent crime, which remains a national challenge. The monthly exposure metric (1-in-155 residents) provides a tangible reference point for residents, helping them contextualise their personal risk in relation to broader national trends.