Crime Rate in Bathwick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bathwick

The total recorded crimes in Bathwick, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bathwick crime rate of 5.34 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 Bathwick, encompassing approximately 19,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bathwick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

How safe is Bathwick?

To understand the safety of Bathwick, we need to analyze Bathwick 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, Bathwick reported a higher crime volume than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 1,479 crimes compared to 576. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bathwick witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

    • In 2023, Bathwick experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bath and North East Somerset average, with 1,225 crimes compared to 457. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bathwick witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 32 other areas in the Bath and North East Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bath and North East Somerset, Bathwick has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bathwick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bathwick has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 5.34 ranking 3th out of 32 in the Bath and North East Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Bathwick crimes were 1,479. The crime rate of Bathwick in 2024 was 76.00 (year) or 6.33 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bathwick were around 1,225 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.95 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bath and North East Somerset.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bathwick)CrimesRank (Bathwick)CrimesRank (Bathwick)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
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
High Littleton15 28133 31138 30
Midsomer Norton North5 31165 29156 29
Timsbury6 30121 32121 32
Mendip4 3299 3379 33

Bathwick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202514
February 202512
January 202510
December 202415
November 20245
October 202417
September 202419
August 202418
July 202430
June 202430
May 202427

A total of 540 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202529
March 202540
February 202522
January 202530
December 202446
November 202447
October 202448
September 202450
August 202451
July 202445
June 202454
May 202455

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20258
February 20255
January 20256
December 202413
November 202412
October 20247
September 202411
August 202414
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 202516
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421
July 202416
June 202422
May 202412

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 320 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202532
March 202531
February 202547
January 202542
December 202447
November 202415
October 202427
September 20248
August 202415
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20253
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 202412
October 20245
September 20242
August 202414
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bathwick in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Robbery1
6. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Kingston Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Railway Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Pierrepont Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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