Crime in Southdown, August 2026
- Area
- Southdown
- Month
- August 2026
- Street crimes
- 33
- Most common
- Violence and sexual offences (12)
What it is
33 street-level crimes recorded; most common: violent crime (12). These are street-level crimes the police published for Southdown. Locations are moved to the nearest street point to protect victims, and figures run about two months behind.
What was recorded in August 2026
| Kind | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
What the neighbourhood team is working on
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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…
Where it is
The larger pin in the middle is this one. The smaller pins around it are the things listed below, all within a ten-minute walk.
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Near this
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Turn a house into a small shared house (HMO)
28 Elliston Drive, Southdown, Bath, BA2 1LU
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Hip to gable loft conversion with rear flat roof dormer
261 Englishcombe Lane, Southdown, Bath, BA2 2ET
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Confirm this needs no planning permission: build single-storey conservatory on the rear elevation
57 Roundhill Grove, Southdown, Bath, BA2 1JT
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Change to an approved plan: install dormer and build rear single-storey extension
42 Coronation Avenue, Southdown, Bath, BA2 2JW
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Over flowing bin
Bin is over flowing, dog poo bags everywhere
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Outside 250 Englishcombe lane
Overflowing black bin and broken open bags containing food and cans beside it causing obstruction on pavement