Keynsham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Keynsham's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a town with a lower crime rate compared to the UK average, underscoring its position as a relatively secure built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset. With a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—39.0% below the national average of 7.7—the area demonstrates a consistent pattern of safety that aligns with its character as a smaller, low-density community. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (41.6%), yet their rate (2.0 per 1,000) remains 23% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in managing violent crime. Public order offences (12.9%) and shoplifting (11.9%) followed, though both categories also showed rates below the UK average. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially influencing shoplifting and public order incidents. However, the significant decline in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage compared to previous months indicates that community-focused policing and environmental factors may be playing a role. These trends, combined with Keynsham's demographic profile, suggest a town where crime prevention strategies and community cohesion contribute to maintaining lower crime rates, even as broader UK averages remain higher.

April 2025 saw a marked reduction in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour falling by 68.6% compared to March. This decline, from 35 to 11 incidents, may reflect the impact of Easter school holidays reducing opportunities for such conduct. Criminal damage and arson also dropped by 64.7%, suggesting a seasonal pattern linked to spring weather and reduced outdoor activity. Conversely, possession of weapons increased by 100%, with one incident reported—a figure that warrants cautious monitoring. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 41.6% of all incidents, but their rate (2.0 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average. This contrast with the UK's higher rate highlights Keynsham's relatively safer environment for violent crime, though the increase in weapons possession indicates a potential area for local intervention.

Keynsham's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 38.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.6. This reduction positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its rate 39.0% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the town's small population and low-density development. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 212 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to local demographics. When compared to Bath and North East Somerset's broader statistical profile, Keynsham's performance highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and community engagement in maintaining public safety. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the risk per individual remains significantly lower than in larger urban centres.