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 March 2025 are around 1,345 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bath and North East Somerset crime rate of 6.95 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (501) incidents (8.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (190) incidents (17.28% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (132) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
Bath and North East Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Westgate Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

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 (212 crimes), and the safest, Timsbury (4 crimes), is 208 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Bath and North East Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Central Bath & Lansdown (279 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lambridge & Fairfield Park (17 crimes), with a difference of 262 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bath and North East Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingsmead212
Bathwick111
Twerton98
Keynsham North70
Lansdown64

Safest Wards:

Bathavon South11
Midsomer Norton North11
Clutton & Farmborough10
High Littleton5
Timsbury4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bath & Lansdown279
Twerton92
Kingsmead83
Keynsham North81
Odd Down63

Safest Areas:

Bathavon North & South26
Chew, Bishop Sutton & East Harptree24
Midsomer Norton North22
Saltford, Farmborough & Timsbury19
Lambridge & Fairfield Park17

Bath and North East Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1050 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (440 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 775 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202555
January 202588
December 202454
November 202483
October 202487
September 202449
August 202483
July 202481
June 2024160

A total of 5792 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 579.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1050 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025501
February 2025461
January 2025468
December 2024519
November 2024576
October 2024570
September 2024521
August 2024561
July 2024565
June 20241050

A total of 638 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 63.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202558
February 202554
January 202560
December 202452
November 202457
October 202473
September 202467
August 202465
July 202466
June 202486

A total of 118 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 20244
November 202422
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249
July 202411
June 202414

A total of 2155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 215.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 440 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025190
February 2025162
January 2025143
December 2024164
November 2024188
October 2024204
September 2024180
August 2024223
July 2024261
June 2024440

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 2012 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 201.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025132
February 2025174
January 2025274
December 2024212
November 2024164
October 2024232
September 2024187
August 2024157
July 2024150
June 2024330

A total of 1027 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 102.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025107
February 202582
January 202591
December 202491
November 202490
October 202498
September 2024112
August 202498
July 202492
June 2024166

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202420

A total of 1476 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 147.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025120
February 2025104
January 2025113
December 2024117
November 2024137
October 2024133
September 2024144
August 2024152
July 2024162
June 2024294

A total of 191 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202514
December 202412
November 202423
October 20249
September 202418
August 202421
July 202416
June 202446

A total of 291 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202532
January 202540
December 202430
November 202419
October 202433
September 202430
August 202432
July 202422
June 202420

A total of 214 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202527
January 202523
December 202426
November 202411
October 202419
September 202419
August 202417
July 202418
June 202420

A total of 1052 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202591
February 202570
January 202578
December 2024134
November 202489
October 2024102
September 2024119
August 202499
July 2024106
June 2024164

High Crime Locations Bath and North East Somerset in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting15
Public order3
Robbery2
Other theft2
2. Westgate Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Possession of weapons2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Theft from the person1
4. Kingsmead Square (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Other theft4
Robbery1
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Theft from the person1

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