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 January 2026 are around 1,339 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bath and North East Somerset crime rate of 6.92 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (541) incidents (1.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (161) incidents (-26.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (128) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Bath and North East Somerset Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Snow Hill with total crimes: 15

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 (207 crimes), and the safest, High Littleton (6 crimes), is 201 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Bath and North East Somerset.

Similarly, the area of Central Bath & Lansdown (240 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Lambridge & Fairfield Park (16 crimes), with a difference of 224 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bath and North East Somerset.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingsmead207
Bathwick97
Twerton91
Midsomer Norton Redfield71
Combe Down67

Safest Wards:

Bathavon South10
Publow & Whitchurch9
Saltford7
Clutton & Farmborough6
High Littleton6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Bath & Lansdown240
Twerton85
Kingsmead80
Keynsham North61
Radstock60

Safest Areas:

Pensford, Clutton & Temple Cloud27
Weston26
Saltford, Farmborough & Timsbury23
Oldfield Park East22
Lambridge & Fairfield Park16

Bath and North East Somerset Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (541 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (161 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 532 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 219 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (579 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (208 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (567 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (212 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (515 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (196 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (533 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (261 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 284 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202518
November 202515
October 202525
September 202519
August 202524
July 202519
June 202526
May 202527
April 202531
March 202534
February 202527

A total of 1587 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026107
December 2025109
November 2025145
October 2025124
September 2025175
August 2025146
July 2025141
June 2025127
May 2025146
April 2025143
March 2025120
February 2025104

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20258
November 20252
October 202514
September 202514
August 20257
July 202511
June 20257
May 202511
April 202512
March 202514
February 202513

A total of 680 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202662
December 202559
November 202585
October 202580
September 202557
August 202539
July 202549
June 202549
May 202540
April 202548
March 202558
February 202554

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20258
November 20258
October 20256
September 20257
August 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 6387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 532.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 592 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026541
December 2025532
November 2025579
October 2025567
September 2025515
August 2025533
July 2025592
June 2025535
May 2025535
April 2025496
March 2025501
February 2025461

A total of 2536 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 271 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026161
December 2025219
November 2025208
October 2025212
September 2025196
August 2025261
July 2025271
June 2025244
May 2025203
April 2025209
March 2025190
February 2025162

A total of 1677 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026128
December 2025136
November 2025148
October 2025113
September 2025106
August 2025123
July 202593
June 2025133
May 2025204
April 2025187
March 2025132
February 2025174

A total of 532 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202662
December 202549
November 202547
October 202586
September 202570
August 202525
July 202529
June 202520
May 202520
April 202534
March 202535
February 202555

A total of 211 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202523
November 202527
October 202513
September 202514
August 20259
July 202515
June 202521
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515

A total of 91 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20253
November 202516
October 202511
September 202513
August 20257
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20259
March 20259
February 20255

A total of 1254 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026103
December 202594
November 2025101
October 2025113
September 2025133
August 202592
July 2025113
June 2025119
May 202590
April 2025107
March 2025107
February 202582

A total of 284 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202525
November 202523
October 202521
September 202525
August 202520
July 202515
June 202515
May 202513
April 202530
March 202533
February 202532

A total of 1079 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202689
December 202590
November 2025103
October 2025116
September 2025104
August 202581
July 202583
June 202581
May 202587
April 202584
March 202591
February 202570

High Crime Locations Bath and North East Somerset in January 2026

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 offences15
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
3. Snow Hill (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour14
Possession of weapons1
4. Fairfield Way (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Other crime2
Drugs1
5. Lower Borough Walls (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Hillside Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1

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