Crime Rate in Bath and North East Somerset: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bath and North East Somerset

The total recorded crimes in Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 1,399 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bath and North East Somerset crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bath and North East Somerset, encompassing approximately 193,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (535) incidents (7.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (204) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (203) incidents (-2.87% decrease)
Bath and North East Somerset Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 89
  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19

Bath and North East Somerset Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Bath and North East Somerset Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kingsmead (158 crimes), and the safest, Oldfield Park (4 crimes), is 154 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bath and North East Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Central Bath & Lansdown (318 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Midsomer Norton North (17 crimes), with a difference of 301 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bath and North East Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingsmead158
Lansdown141
Bathwick104
Twerton97
Combe Down68

Safest Wards:

Bathavon South7
Timsbury6
Midsomer Norton North5
Mendip4
Oldfield Park4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bath & Lansdown318
Twerton75
Kingsmead68
Newbridge63
Widcombe, Bathwick Hill & Claverton Down61

Safest Areas:

Walcot30
Keynsham North29
Oldfield Park East24
Lambridge & Fairfield Park19
Midsomer Norton North17

Bath and North East Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (535 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (204 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (496 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (209 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (501 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (190 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 461 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 174 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (468 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (274 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 519 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 212 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (576 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (188 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (570 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (232 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (521 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (187 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (561 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (223 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 565 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 261 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202530
March 202533
February 202532
January 202540
December 202430
November 202419
October 202433
September 202430
August 202432
July 202422

A total of 1059 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202584
March 202591
February 202570
January 202578
December 2024134
November 202489
October 2024102
September 2024119
August 202499
July 2024106

A total of 1058 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 2025107
March 2025107
February 202582
January 202591
December 202491
November 202490
October 202498
September 2024112
August 202498
July 202492

A total of 640 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 58.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202548
March 202558
February 202554
January 202560
December 202452
November 202457
October 202473
September 202467
August 202465
July 202466

A total of 1471 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 133.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025146
April 2025143
March 2025120
February 2025104
January 2025113
December 2024117
November 2024137
October 2024133
September 2024144
August 2024152
July 2024162

A total of 669 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202534
March 202535
February 202555
January 202588
December 202454
November 202483
October 202487
September 202449
August 202483
July 202481

A total of 5773 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 524.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 576 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025535
April 2025496
March 2025501
February 2025461
January 2025468
December 2024519
November 2024576
October 2024570
September 2024521
August 2024561
July 2024565

A total of 252 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202531
March 202534
February 202527
January 202523
December 202426
November 202411
October 202419
September 202419
August 202417
July 202418

A total of 93 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410
July 202411

A total of 127 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 20244
November 202422
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411

A total of 60 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248

A total of 2073 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 188.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025204
April 2025187
March 2025132
February 2025174
January 2025274
December 2024212
November 2024164
October 2024232
September 2024187
August 2024157
July 2024150

A total of 2127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 193.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 261 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025209
March 2025190
February 2025162
January 2025143
December 2024164
November 2024188
October 2024204
September 2024180
August 2024223
July 2024261

A total of 186 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515
January 202514
December 202412
November 202423
October 20249
September 202418
August 202421
July 202416

High Crime Locations Bath and North East Somerset in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bath and North East Somerset postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total89
Shoplifting85
Public order3
Robbery1
2. Ashmead Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Possession of weapons1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Burglary3

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