Keynsham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Keynsham's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a notable divergence from national trends, with anti-social behaviour rates 28% above the UK average. The built-up area recorded 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, a 2.6% reduction from the UK's 7.8 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences (34.4% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (21.5%) dominated the landscape, reflecting patterns consistent with a mixed-use urban area where commercial and residential zones intersect. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as the transition to spring and extended evenings could have influenced social activity levels. Property crimes accounted for 27.6% of all incidents (45 cases), with shoplifting and vehicle crime showing contrasting trends: the latter fell 23% below the UK average, linked to Keynsham's lower car density compared to major cities. Violent crime rates (2.6 per 1,000) were 5% below the UK average, though the 56 reported incidents still represent a significant share of the total. This suggests a combination of local demographics, spatial characteristics, and seasonal rhythms, with the area's proximity to Bath and its own retail and leisure amenities likely shaping these patterns.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 15 to 35 incidents—a stark contrast to the 23% UK average for this category. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson surged by 142.9%, rising from 7 to 17 cases, marking one of the most pronounced month-on-month spikes in the dataset. This shift in crime mix reflects a growing emphasis on property-related offences, with anti-social behaviour now accounting for 21.5% of all incidents compared to 10.4% for criminal damage. Burglary rates plummeted by 75%, dropping from 4 to 1 case, a decline that may be partly explained by improved community safety initiatives or seasonal factors. Other theft also fell 16.7% (6 to 5), though this category remains 60% below the UK average. Conversely, drug-related crimes rose 48% above the UK average, a trend that could be linked to Keynsham's proximity to Bath's cultural and social hubs. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a particularly acute concern for residents this month.

Keynsham's crime rate in March 2025 (7.6 per 1,000) marked a 27.2% increase from February's 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. This translates to roughly 5 crimes per day across the built-up area's 21,382 residents, a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the uneven distribution of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains 2.6% below the UK average. The population context is critical here: with Keynsham's relatively small size compared to major urban centres, even modest absolute increases in specific categories can have outsized impacts. For example, the 35 anti-social behaviour incidents represent a 28% above UK average rate, equating to a 1-in-600 resident likelihood for this category—compared to the UK's 1-in-833. This discrepancy highlights the area's unique challenges, with its compact residential and commercial zones likely amplifying the visibility and frequency of such offences. Meanwhile, burglary's 64% below UK average (1 case vs 4 UK-wide) suggests that Keynsham's spatial configuration—possibly with more secure housing stock or lower property density—may offer a protective effect against this particular crime type.