Crime Rate in Paulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paulton

The total recorded crimes in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paulton crime rate of 8.15 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 Paulton, encompassing approximately 4,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Paulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oxleaze Way with total crimes: 4
  • Old Mills Industrial Estate with total crimes: 3
  • Rudgeway Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Paulton?

To understand the safety of Paulton, we need to analyze Paulton 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, Paulton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 298 crimes compared to 576.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Paulton recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Paulton had fewer crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 335 crimes compared to 457. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Paulton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Paulton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Paulton has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 8.15 ranking 16th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Paulton crimes were 298. The crime rate of Paulton in 2024 was 63.94 (year) or 5.33 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Paulton were around 335 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.88 (year) or 5.99 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paulton)CrimesRank (Paulton)CrimesRank (Paulton)
Kingsmead200 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick118 21,479 21,225 2
Twerton104 31,254 3922 3
Lansdown54 91,129 4683 4
Westfield63 4702 8481 10
Keynsham South58 5846 6618 5
Combe Down56 6901 5608 6
Radstock55 7638 11563 7
Widcombe & Lyncombe36 18742 7409 11
Midsomer Norton Redfield45 13643 10518 8
Chew Valley55 8416 18408 12
Keynsham North30 19608 12503 9
Southdown46 12651 9374 15
Keynsham East52 10554 13404 14
Lambridge48 11292 22333 19
Newbridge45 14551 14405 13
Odd Down27 23536 15354 16
Westmoreland40 15517 16311 21
Weston26 24421 17343 17
Peasedown37 17371 19313 20
Moorlands29 20358 20282 22
Saltford29 21254 25184 26
Bathavon North28 22275 23236 23
Oldfield Park15 27200 28199 24
Publow & Whitchurch14 28261 24177 27
Clutton & Farmborough7 33138 30192 25
Midsomer Norton North19 25165 29156 29
Bathavon South14 29248 26125 31
Walcot16 26238 27175 28
High Littleton9 32133 31138 30
Timsbury13 30121 32121 32
Mendip9 3199 3379 33

Paulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202517
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Paulton in July 2025

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

1. Oxleaze Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Old Mills Industrial Estate (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Rudgeway Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Westview (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Somerset Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Manor Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
7. Alpine Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Phillis Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Tennis Court Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Book Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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