Crime Rate in High Littleton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in High Littleton

The total recorded crimes in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a High Littleton crime rate of 11.58 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 High Littleton, encompassing approximately 1,295 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
High Littleton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Southover Road with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is High Littleton?

To understand the safety of High Littleton, we need to analyze High Littleton 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, High Littleton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 133 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, High Littleton recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, High Littleton had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 138 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, High Littleton recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, High Littleton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

High Littleton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the High Littleton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 11.58 ranking 28th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total High Littleton crimes were 133. The crime rate of High Littleton in 2024 was 102.69 (year) or 8.56 (month) ranking it 31 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in High Littleton were around 138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.55 (year) or 8.88 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (High Littleton)CrimesRank (High Littleton)CrimesRank (High Littleton)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick104 31,479 21,225 2
Lansdown141 21,129 4683 4
Twerton97 41,254 3922 3
Keynsham South57 9846 6618 5
Combe Down68 5901 5608 6
Widcombe & Lyncombe65 6742 7409 11
Radstock41 13638 11563 7
Newbridge63 7551 14405 13
Midsomer Norton Redfield59 8643 10518 8
Westfield46 11702 8481 10
Keynsham North23 23608 12503 9
Southdown46 10651 9374 15
Chew Valley38 15416 18408 12
Keynsham East43 12554 13404 14
Odd Down39 14536 15354 16
Westmoreland24 21517 16311 21
Weston34 16421 17343 17
Peasedown33 17371 19313 20
Paulton23 22298 21335 18
Saltford31 18254 25184 26
Lambridge19 25292 22333 19
Bathavon North27 19275 23236 23
Moorlands26 20358 20282 22
Oldfield Park4 33200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch19 24261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough18 26138 30192 25
Bathavon South7 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 27238 27175 28
Midsomer Norton North5 31165 29156 29
Timsbury6 30121 32121 32
Mendip4 3299 3379 33

High Littleton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations High Littleton in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
2. Southover Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chapel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Manor Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wells Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Aumery Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rotcombe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eastover Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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