Keynsham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Keynsham's crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 25% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's distinct criminal profile. The balance between property and violent crime reveals a striking dominance of the latter, with violent crimes accounting for 78 incidents compared to 32 property-related offences. This skew suggests that public order and personal safety concerns may be more pressing than residential security in this built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset. Violence and sexual offences alone comprised 45.6% of all crimes, a rate 59% higher than the UK average, while public order offences—such as noise disturbances and anti-social behaviour—accounted for 14.6% of incidents, 193% above the national average. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, may contribute to this pattern, as indoor gatherings and reduced visibility could amplify conflicts in residential areas. However, the data also shows a contrast in property crime trends: vehicle crime and shoplifting both fell below UK averages, reflecting Keynsham's lower retail density and reduced foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. This mix of elevated violent crime and subdued property crime raises questions about local factors—such as community dynamics or policing priorities—that might explain the area's unique criminal landscape.

February 2026 saw a sharp 175% increase in 'other crime' (from 4 to 11 incidents), marking the most significant month-on-month jump. This category, which includes unclassified offences, rose sharply despite a 40% decrease in other theft (from 10 to 6). The violent crime dominance continued, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.6% of all reported crimes—59% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 110% (from 10 to 21), a 10% increase above the UK norm. Vehicle crime fell 71% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Keynsham's lower retail density compared to major urban centres. Residents may find the 12.3% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly concerning, as this category often includes disturbances that impact local quality of life.

Keynsham's crime rate rose 4.3% from 7.7 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents between January and February 2026. This places the area 25% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly from previous months. Daily crime activity averaged 6 incidents per day in February, with a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 125 residents. This figure contextualises the rate within the local population, showing that while crime remains a concern, it is not exceptionally frequent on a daily basis. The population of 21,382 means that each resident faces a 0.8% chance of being directly affected by crime in any given month, a calculation that helps residents understand relative risk. The shift from January to February highlights the volatility of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas, where spikes in specific categories can affect overall statistics.