Crime in Whitchurch
Whitchurch had 316 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 99.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 8 Bath and North East Somerset areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 94% above the middle Bath and North East Somerset area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.
BS14, Bath and North East Somerset · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whitchurch
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Whitchurch. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 104 | 33% |
| anti-social behaviour | 56 | 18% |
| shoplifting | 42 | 13% |
| theft | 30 | 9% |
| vehicle crime | 18 | 6% |
| criminal damage | 15 | 5% |
| public order | 13 | 4% |
| burglary | 10 | 3% |
Whitchurch against Bath and North East Somerset
| Type | Whitchurch per 1,000 | Middle Bath and North East Somerset area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 32.8 | 22.9 | ▼ 10% |
| Burglary | 3.2 | 3.2 | – |
| Vehicle crime | 5.7 | 3.3 | ▼ 5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17.7 | 8.1 | ▲ 87% |
| Theft and robbery | 12.9 | 4.8 | ▲ 193% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Hartcliffe | 235.7 | ▼ 13% |
| Filwood Park | 135.7 | ▲ 11% |
| Knowle | 120.4 | ▲ 26% |
| Stockwood | 120 | ▼ 3% |
| Whitchurch | 99.7 | ▲ 29% |
| Hengrove | 86.8 | ▲ 11% |
| Brislington | 84.8 | ▼ 9% |
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Questions people ask
Is Whitchurch a safe area?
Whitchurch had about 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 8 Bath and North East Somerset areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Whitchurch?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (104), followed by anti-social behaviour (56) and shoplifting (42).