Crime Rate in Paulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paulton

The total recorded crimes in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paulton crime rate of 4.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Paulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Ashleigh Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Paulton has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 4.72 ranking 22th 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.

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
Bathwick111 21,479 21,225 2
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
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

Paulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20242
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
April 20241

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 202420
June 202428
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Paulton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Ashleigh Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clover Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Langford Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Clifford Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Orchard Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. The Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Firtree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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