Crime Rate in Paulton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Paulton

The total recorded crimes in Paulton, Bath and North East Somerset, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Paulton crime rate of 4.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Paulton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • High Street 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 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 May 2025 the Paulton has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Paulton)CrimesRank (Paulton)CrimesRank (Paulton)
Kingsmead158 12,981 12,894 1
Bathwick104 31,479 21,225 2
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
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

Paulton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202510
February 20255
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 202412
August 202412
July 202420
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Langford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Shoe Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gravure Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burnett Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Weir Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Old Mills Industrial Estate (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Ham Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Manor Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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