Crime Rate in Bathwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bathwick

The total recorded crimes in Bathwick, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bathwick crime rate of 5.70 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 Bathwick, encompassing approximately 19,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-34.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Bathwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

How safe is Bathwick?

To understand the safety of Bathwick, we need to analyze Bathwick crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bath and North East Somerset:

    • In 2024, Bathwick reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 1,479 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bathwick witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bathwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 1,225 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bathwick witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Bathwick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bathwick Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bathwick has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 5.70 ranking 2th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Bathwick crimes were 1,479. The crime rate of Bathwick in 2024 was 76.00 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bathwick were around 1,225 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.95 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)CrimesRank (Bath and North East Somerset)
Kingsmead212 12,981 12,894 1
Twerton98 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown64 51,129 4683 4
Keynsham North70 4608 12503 9
Keynsham South55 8846 6618 5
Combe Down41 12901 5608 6
Odd Down63 6536 15354 16
Radstock54 9638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe56 7742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield41 11643 10518 8
Westfield36 14702 8481 10
Southdown34 15651 9374 15
Westmoreland42 10517 16311 21
Chew Valley28 19416 18408 12
Newbridge30 18551 14405 13
Keynsham East38 13554 13404 14
Peasedown32 16371 19313 20
Weston32 17421 17343 17
Paulton22 22298 21335 18
Lambridge17 25292 22333 19
Moorlands24 21358 20282 22
Oldfield Park26 20200 28199 24
Bathavon North18 24275 23236 23
Saltford19 23254 25184 26
Publow & Whitchurch16 26261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough10 31138 30192 25
Bathavon South11 29248 26125 31
Walcot13 27238 27175 28
Mendip12 2899 3379 33
Midsomer Norton North11 30165 29156 29
High Littleton5 32133 31138 30
Timsbury4 33121 32121 32

Bathwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 202417
September 202419
August 202418
July 202430
June 202430
May 202427
April 202423

A total of 167 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 202516
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202422
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202522
January 202530
December 202446
November 202447
October 202448
September 202450
August 202451
July 202445
June 202454
May 202455
April 202440

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202547
January 202542
December 202447
November 202415
October 202427
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202412
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bathwick in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bathwick postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting14
Public order2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
5. Railway Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Kingston Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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