BA1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1

BA1, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 538 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BA1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA1, encompassing approximately 42528 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (171) incidents (2.40% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (43.94% increase)
  • Public order: (64) incidents (16.36% increase)

BA1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • A3039 with total crimes: 18

BA1 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA1

The postcode district are associated with the BA1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17112.652.40%
Anti-social behaviour954.0243.94%
Public order642.2316.36%
Shoplifting471.50-11.32%
Criminal damage and arson391.1169.57%
Vehicle crime370.9215.62%
Other theft350.87-12.50%
Burglary220.82100.00%
Robbery80.52-20.00%
Drugs60.1950.00%
Theft from the person40.14-55.56%
Bicycle theft40.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.09100.00%
Other crime20.09-71.43%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16711.38-13.92%
Anti-social behaviour663.93-29.03%
Public order551.553.77%
Shoplifting531.2965.62%
Other theft401.2537.93%
Vehicle crime320.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson230.75-51.06%
Burglary110.54-42.11%
Robbery100.2611.11%
Theft from the person90.24125.00%
Other crime70.21-36.36%
Bicycle theft50.16150.00%
Drugs40.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19412.301.04%
Anti-social behaviour934.560.00%
Public order532.19-13.11%
Criminal damage and arson471.25235.71%
Shoplifting321.11-72.88%
Other theft290.75-29.27%
Vehicle crime240.684.35%
Burglary190.56137.50%
Other crime110.451000.00%
Robbery90.26125.00%
Possession of weapons40.21300.00%
Theft from the person40.09-84.62%
Bicycle theft20.09-33.33%
Drugs20.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 118 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19213.8512.28%
Shoplifting1184.5124.21%
Anti-social behaviour932.7725.68%
Public order612.1922.00%
Other theft411.435.13%
Theft from the person260.96-13.33%
Vehicle crime230.6135.29%
Criminal damage and arson140.54-36.36%
Burglary80.33-61.90%
Drugs40.19-55.56%
Robbery40.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.09-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Other crime10.02-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 171 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17112.74-1.16%
Shoplifting954.02-11.21%
Anti-social behaviour742.231.37%
Public order501.7435.14%
Other theft391.1856.00%
Theft from the person300.92500.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.7110.00%
Burglary210.5275.00%
Vehicle crime170.49-15.00%
Drugs90.40125.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Bicycle theft50.1425.00%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 107 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17311.477.45%
Shoplifting1074.0711.46%
Anti-social behaviour732.522.82%
Public order371.72-32.73%
Other theft250.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson200.59-20.00%
Vehicle crime200.4717.65%
Burglary120.47-20.00%
Robbery60.28-33.33%
Theft from the person50.14-84.38%
Bicycle theft40.12-55.56%
Drugs40.09-50.00%
Other crime10.09-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 161 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16112.84-3.59%
Shoplifting963.7984.62%
Anti-social behaviour712.26-4.05%
Public order551.6714.58%
Other theft401.29-14.89%
Theft from the person320.94-25.58%
Criminal damage and arson250.75-3.85%
Vehicle crime170.59-22.73%
Burglary150.40-25.00%
Bicycle theft90.3580.00%
Robbery90.21200.00%
Drugs80.21166.67%
Other crime60.1950.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16712.139.87%
Anti-social behaviour743.934.23%
Shoplifting521.74-21.21%
Public order481.22-17.24%
Other theft471.1314.63%
Theft from the person431.1153.57%
Criminal damage and arson261.01-31.58%
Vehicle crime220.614.76%
Burglary200.52-23.08%
Bicycle theft50.47-37.50%
Other crime40.1233.33%
Drugs30.090.00%
Robbery30.07-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15212.27-10.59%
Anti-social behaviour713.57-22.83%
Shoplifting661.674.76%
Public order581.55-12.12%
Other theft411.36-2.38%
Criminal damage and arson380.9615.15%
Theft from the person280.893.70%
Burglary260.6623.81%
Vehicle crime210.6123.53%
Bicycle theft80.49-11.11%
Robbery50.19-28.57%
Drugs30.12-25.00%
Other crime30.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 170 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17013.0518.06%
Anti-social behaviour924.0033.33%
Public order662.168.20%
Shoplifting631.55-27.59%
Other theft421.48-2.33%
Criminal damage and arson330.990.00%
Theft from the person270.78107.69%
Burglary210.6316.67%
Vehicle crime170.49-59.52%
Bicycle theft90.400.00%
Robbery70.21-22.22%
Drugs40.16-60.00%
Other crime30.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 144 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14412.86-5.88%
Shoplifting873.39180.65%
Anti-social behaviour692.05-15.85%
Public order611.6217.31%
Other theft431.437.50%
Vehicle crime421.0135.48%
Criminal damage and arson330.9957.14%
Burglary180.78125.00%
Theft from the person130.42-31.58%
Drugs100.31150.00%
Bicycle theft90.240.00%
Robbery90.21125.00%
Other crime60.21500.00%
Possession of weapons30.140.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 153 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15310.7711.68%
Anti-social behaviour823.60-15.46%
Public order521.938.33%
Other theft401.22-2.44%
Shoplifting310.94-26.19%
Vehicle crime310.7382.35%
Criminal damage and arson210.73-36.36%
Theft from the person190.49-47.22%
Bicycle theft90.45-30.77%
Burglary80.2133.33%
Drugs40.19100.00%
Robbery40.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Other crime10.07-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13711.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour973.220.00%
Public order482.280.00%
Shoplifting421.130.00%
Other theft410.990.00%
Theft from the person360.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.850.00%
Vehicle crime170.780.00%
Bicycle theft130.400.00%
Robbery80.310.00%
Burglary60.190.00%
Other crime40.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Drugs20.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1050 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202495
June 202466
May 202493
April 202493
March 202474
February 202473
January 202471
December 202374
November 202371
October 202392
September 202369
August 202382
July 202397

A total of 503 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202435
June 202440
May 202429
April 202441
March 202439
February 202425
January 202440
December 202347
November 202341
October 202342
September 202343
August 202340
July 202341

A total of 374 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202423
May 202447
April 202414
March 202422
February 202420
January 202425
December 202326
November 202338
October 202333
September 202333
August 202321
July 202333

A total of 708 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202464
June 202455
May 202453
April 202461
March 202450
February 202437
January 202455
December 202348
November 202358
October 202366
September 202361
August 202352
July 202348

A total of 320 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202432
May 202424
April 202423
March 202417
February 202420
January 202417
December 202322
November 202321
October 202317
September 202342
August 202331
July 202317

A total of 2152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 165.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024171
June 2024167
May 2024194
April 2024192
March 2024171
February 2024173
January 2024161
December 2023167
November 2023152
October 2023170
September 2023144
August 2023153
July 2023137

A total of 276 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20244
April 202426
March 202430
February 20245
January 202432
December 202343
November 202328
October 202327
September 202313
August 202319
July 202336

A total of 207 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202411
May 202419
April 20248
March 202421
February 202412
January 202415
December 202320
November 202326
October 202321
September 202318
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 889 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202453
May 202432
April 2024118
March 202495
February 2024107
January 202496
December 202352
November 202366
October 202363
September 202387
August 202331
July 202342

A total of 85 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239
September 20239
August 20239
July 202313

A total of 88 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202410
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20239
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 202411
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 202310
August 20234
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total24
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Drugs2
    Public order2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. A3039
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Westgate Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Kingsmead Square
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Kingston Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Greenbank Gardens
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Green Park (Lu Station)
    Total9
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cheap Street
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 11. Henrietta Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Coxley Drive
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bath Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Old King Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary2
    Robbery1
  • 16. Bath Spa (Station)
    Total7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. New Street
    Total7
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 20. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 21. Railway Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Stall Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Bridge Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
  • 24. New Bond Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southlands
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Supermarket
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. James Street West
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Grove Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Milsom Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1