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 July 2025 are around 1,435 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bath and North East Somerset crime rate of 7.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (592) incidents (10.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (271) incidents (11.07% increase)
  • Public order: (141) incidents (11.02% increase)
Bath and North East Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 24
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 19
  • St James'S Parade with total crimes: 13

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 (200 crimes), and the safest, Clutton & Farmborough (7 crimes), is 193 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bath and North East Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Central Bath & Lansdown (255 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bloomfield (24 crimes), with a difference of 231 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bath and North East Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingsmead200
Bathwick118
Twerton104
Westfield63
Keynsham South58

Safest Wards:

Bathavon South14
Timsbury13
Mendip9
High Littleton9
Clutton & Farmborough7

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bath & Lansdown255
Twerton95
Kingsmead83
Westfield63
Radstock55

Safest Areas:

Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud34
Midsomer Norton Redfield29
Odd Down27
Weston26
Bloomfield24

Bath and North East Somerset 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 592 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 271 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (535 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (244 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (535 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (204 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (496 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (209 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 322 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202513
April 202530
March 202533
February 202532
January 202540
December 202430
November 202419
October 202433
September 202430
August 202432

A total of 1117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202581
May 202587
April 202584
March 202591
February 202570
January 202578
December 2024134
November 202489
October 2024102
September 2024119
August 202499

A total of 1198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025119
May 202590
April 2025107
March 2025107
February 202582
January 202591
December 202491
November 202490
October 202498
September 2024112
August 202498

A total of 672 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202549
May 202540
April 202548
March 202558
February 202554
January 202560
December 202452
November 202457
October 202473
September 202467
August 202465

A total of 1577 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025127
May 2025146
April 2025143
March 2025120
February 2025104
January 2025113
December 2024117
November 2024137
October 2024133
September 2024144
August 2024152

A total of 637 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202520
May 202520
April 202534
March 202535
February 202555
January 202588
December 202454
November 202483
October 202487
September 202449
August 202483

A total of 6335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 527.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 592 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025592
June 2025535
May 2025535
April 2025496
March 2025501
February 2025461
January 2025468
December 2024519
November 2024576
October 2024570
September 2024521
August 2024561

A total of 279 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202527
April 202531
March 202534
February 202527
January 202523
December 202426
November 202411
October 202419
September 202419
August 202417

A total of 89 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255
January 20258
December 202412
November 202411
October 202410
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 134 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513
January 202510
December 20244
November 202422
October 202411
September 202410
August 20249

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 2149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 179.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 2025133
May 2025204
April 2025187
March 2025132
February 2025174
January 2025274
December 2024212
November 2024164
October 2024232
September 2024187
August 2024157

A total of 2381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025271
June 2025244
May 2025203
April 2025209
March 2025190
February 2025162
January 2025143
December 2024164
November 2024188
October 2024204
September 2024180
August 2024223

A total of 206 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202521
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515
January 202514
December 202412
November 202423
October 20249
September 202418
August 202421

High Crime Locations Bath and North East Somerset in July 2025

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

1. Ashmead Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Other theft2
Robbery1
3. St James'S Parade (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
6. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4

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