Keynsham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Keynsham's December 2025 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 4.3% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety within this built-up area of Bath and North East Somerset. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49% of all reported crimes (77 incidents), a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 that is 40% above the national average. This figure may be influenced by the area's proximity to Bath's university sector, where transient populations and seasonal social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category (19.1% of total crimes), with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 that is 51% above the UK average. The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, empty homes over holidays, and peak Christmas shopping—likely plays a role in these patterns, though the specific connection between seasonal factors and violent crime remains complex. Public order offences (7.0% of total) also exceeded UK averages by 14%, suggesting that festive gatherings and increased alcohol consumption may contribute to this category. However, Keynsham's rate for shoplifting was 65% below the UK average (0.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a stark contrast that could be attributed to the area's relatively low retail density compared to major urban centres. This mixed picture highlights the need for targeted interventions that address specific crime drivers while leveraging the area's comparative strengths in retail security.

December 2025 marked a striking 400% increase in 'Other crime' in Keynsham, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, suggests potential shifts in unclassified criminal activity that may warrant further local scrutiny. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 6.9% (72 to 77), maintaining their dominance as the most prevalent crime type (49% of total). This category is 40% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a disparity that could reflect the area's proximity to Bath's university sector, where student populations may contribute to higher rates of sexual offences. Conversely, several categories saw sharp declines: robbery fell by 66.7% (3 to 1), criminal damage and arson dropped by 58.8% (17 to 7), and vehicle crime halved (2 to 1). These decreases may partly explain the overall 14.8% monthly drop in crime rates, though they contrast with the persistent above-average rates for anti-social behaviour (51% above UK average) and burglary (43% above UK average). A resident would find the 65% below UK average rate for shoplifting (3.2 vs 0.6 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, indicating that retail crime in Keynsham remains significantly lower than national benchmarks.

Keynsham's crime rate in December 2025 (7.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 14.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where colder weather and shorter daylight hours may reduce outdoor activity and associated crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while consistent with local rhythms, contrasts with the 12.2 crimes per day recorded in November 2025. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Keynsham slightly above the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This statistic, when contextualised against the area's population of 21,382, suggests that while crime remains a concern, its frequency is manageable for most residents. The shift from November to December also reflects the seasonal ebb and flow of crime in urban centres, where festive periods often correlate with lower levels of violent crime but higher rates of anti-social behaviour due to increased social gatherings.