Keynsham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Keynsham during November 2025 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the local profile. At 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, Keynsham’s overall crime rate sits 17.8% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.1% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing property crimes (26%) and anti-social behaviour (20.7%). This imbalance suggests a local context where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues may play a larger role than theft or burglary. The seasonal context of November—marked by the approach of Bonfire Night and the Black Friday shopping period—likely contributes to spikes in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, as heightened community activity and darker evenings may amplify tensions. While shoplifting and vehicle crime remain relatively low compared to the UK average, the sharp rise in violent crimes and anti-social behaviour indicates a need to examine local factors such as population density, community engagement, and the impact of seasonal events on public safety. The dominance of violent crimes, which are 32% above the UK average, raises questions about the effectiveness of existing community policing strategies and the potential influence of transient populations or local socioeconomic pressures. This crime profile contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes often dominate, suggesting Keynsham’s unique demographic or geographic characteristics, such as its proximity to Bath and the presence of mixed-use areas, may be shaping this pattern.

Month-on-month changes in November 2025 reveal a marked shift in Keynsham’s crime profile, with several categories experiencing notable fluctuations. Possession of weapons surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened tensions during the month’s darker evenings or the influence of seasonal events. Public order offences also rose by 58.3%, from 12 to 19, potentially linked to the pre-Christmas commercial activity and the proximity of Bonfire Night, which often sees increased public gatherings. Robbery rates climbed by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents, though this remains a small proportion of overall crime. Conversely, shoplifting declined by 44.4%, from 9 to 5, due to the timing of Black Friday sales, which may have seen earlier or more dispersed shopping activity. Vehicle crime also dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2, though this remains below the UK average. The most striking divergence from the UK profile is the 70% above-average rate of anti-social behaviour, which may be tied to Keynsham’s built-up area status and the density of its population. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 68% deficit compared to the UK average underscores the area’s lower incidence of retail crime, due to effective local policing or the nature of its commercial zones. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions during peak periods, such as enhanced patrols during Bonfire Night or collaboration with local businesses to mitigate anti-social behaviour.

Keynsham’s crime rate in November 2025 (8.6 per 1,000 residents) represents an 11.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend in local crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 6 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while modest, indicates a consistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 116 residents provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains lower than the UK-wide average of 1 in 136 residents (based on the UK rate of 7.3 per 1,000). This suggests that while Keynsham is experiencing a rise in crime compared to its own historical trends, it remains relatively safer than the national average. The population context—Keynsham’s 21,382 residents—means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have a measurable impact on the community. For instance, the 300% rise in weapon possession, though only 4 incidents, represents a significant shift in public safety concerns. The comparison to the UK average also highlights specific vulnerabilities: anti-social behaviour and public order offences are high, which may be attributed to Keynsham’s urban character and the challenges of managing community spaces in a densely populated area. These figures underscore the importance of localised strategies to address the unique drivers of crime in Keynsham, such as targeted community engagement or increased visibility policing during high-risk periods.