Crime in Southdown
Southdown had 33 street crimes recorded in August 2026, the latest month the police have published. Police data runs about two months behind.
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August 2026
Most common: violence and sexual offences (12)
33
crimes
What the police are working on in Southdown
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Shop theft continues to affect local businesses and the wider community. Neighbourhood Policing officers will work closely with retailers to prevent offending, identify repeat offenders, and carry out high-visibility patrols in key retail areas. Through proactive policing and partnership working, we aim to reduce shop theft, support local businesses, and improve community confidence.
High-visibility patrols will be conducted by Neighbourhood Policing officers within local stores to deter and disrupt criminal activity, provide reassurance to staff and customers, and identify any…
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Ongoing anti-social behaviour involving motorbikes and electric bikes in the Woodhouse Road and Redland Park area of Twerton, Bath. Riders are frequently using footpaths and green spaces at speed, causing noise nuisance and posing a risk to pedestrians. Issue is persistent and impacting local residents; request for patrols and enforcement.
Partnership working with the local council to install signage at all access points leading to the problem area, raising awareness and deterring anti-social behaviour. Ongoing patrols by…
- A forcewide priority for Avon and Somerset Constabulary to make women feel safer walking, predominantly after dark, in their communities. Reports can be made via – Report feeling unsafe in public spaces (StreetSafe) | Avon and Somerset Police or a walk and talk with a female officer can be arranged via – Walk and Talk | Avon and Somerset Police
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Dangerous parking around schools, especially on zig-zag lines, puts children at risk and blocks visibility. Drivers must respect these restrictions to keep school areas safe.
High-visibility patrols will be conducted during school drop-off and pick-up times to address concerns raised by the community, deter anti-social behaviour, and improve road safety. Officers will…