BS31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS31

BS31, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BS31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BS31, encompassing approximately 15009 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (28.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)

BS31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 7

BS31 Crime Map

Postcodes in BS31

The postcode district are associated with the BS31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BS31 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 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6711.1328.85%
Anti-social behaviour394.4630.00%
Public order162.60-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson101.070.00%
Shoplifting100.6711.11%
Drugs70.67250.00%
Other theft70.4775.00%
Vehicle crime40.4733.33%
Other crime40.27300.00%
Burglary20.270.00%
Robbery10.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences529.1910.64%
Anti-social behaviour303.467.14%
Public order232.0064.29%
Criminal damage and arson101.53-16.67%
Shoplifting90.6780.00%
Other theft40.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.270.00%
Burglary20.20-75.00%
Drugs20.13-66.67%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences479.26-16.07%
Anti-social behaviour283.133.70%
Public order141.87-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson120.9350.00%
Burglary80.80100.00%
Other theft70.53-12.50%
Drugs60.4720.00%
Robbery60.400.00%
Shoplifting50.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.33200.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences568.8612.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.73-10.00%
Public order181.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.20-42.86%
Other theft80.53-11.11%
Drugs50.5325.00%
Shoplifting50.33150.00%
Burglary40.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences508.7319.05%
Anti-social behaviour303.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson142.0055.56%
Other theft90.9380.00%
Public order90.60-55.00%
Vehicle crime50.60-28.57%
Burglary40.33-20.00%
Drugs40.27100.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Shoplifting20.20-71.43%
Robbery10.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.26-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour212.80-22.22%
Public order201.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.33-47.06%
Vehicle crime70.6016.67%
Shoplifting70.47-22.22%
Other theft50.47-16.67%
Burglary50.33150.00%
Other crime30.3350.00%
Drugs20.20-71.43%
Robbery20.13100.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences488.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour273.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.8013.33%
Shoplifting91.130.00%
Drugs70.60-12.50%
Other theft60.4720.00%
Vehicle crime60.4050.00%
Public order50.40-54.55%
Burglary20.33-86.67%
Other crime20.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour369.33-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences322.40-34.69%
Burglary152.13114.29%
Criminal damage and arson151.000.00%
Public order111.00-8.33%
Shoplifting90.73125.00%
Drugs80.6060.00%
Other theft50.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.33-60.00%
Other crime30.270.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Robbery10.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4910.5363.33%
Anti-social behaviour403.26-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson152.67-11.76%
Public order121.009.09%
Vehicle crime100.8011.11%
Other theft90.6780.00%
Burglary70.6016.67%
Drugs50.4766.67%
Robbery40.330.00%
Shoplifting40.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour469.3391.67%
Violence and sexual offences303.06-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson172.00-15.00%
Public order111.1310.00%
Vehicle crime90.73125.00%
Shoplifting80.6014.29%
Burglary60.5350.00%
Other theft50.4066.67%
Bicycle theft30.33200.00%
Drugs30.200.00%
Other crime20.20100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences528.7344.44%
Anti-social behaviour243.46-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson201.6025.00%
Public order101.33-33.33%
Shoplifting70.67-46.15%
Robbery50.47150.00%
Vehicle crime40.33-55.56%
Burglary40.27-42.86%
Other theft30.27-50.00%
Other crime10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.07-66.67%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4510.33114.29%
Violence and sexual offences363.00-12.20%
Criminal damage and arson162.40166.67%
Public order151.0725.00%
Shoplifting131.0085.71%
Vehicle crime90.8750.00%
Burglary70.60250.00%
Other theft60.4720.00%
Bicycle theft30.4050.00%
Robbery20.200.00%
Drugs10.13-83.33%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.730.00%
Public order121.400.00%
Shoplifting70.800.00%
Drugs60.470.00%
Vehicle crime60.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.400.00%
Other theft50.400.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 20233
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202423
May 202414
April 202418
March 20249
February 202420
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
October 202311
September 202310
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 414 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202430
May 202428
April 202427
March 202430
February 202421
January 202427
December 202336
November 202340
October 202346
September 202324
August 202345
July 202321

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 20249
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315
October 202317
September 202320
August 202316
July 20236

A total of 602 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202467
June 202452
May 202447
April 202456
March 202450
February 202442
January 202448
December 202332
November 202349
October 202330
September 202352
August 202336
July 202341

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20234
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237
August 202313
July 20237

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 202315
November 20237
October 20236
September 20234
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashmead Road
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Fairfield Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Back Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Temple Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pool Barton
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 9. Skylark Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Caernarvon Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Dapps Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Ashton Way
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trajectus Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Tiberius Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Augustus Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pixash Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Alcina Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Norfolk Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dunster Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 20. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. A4175
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Anne'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 23. Winscombe Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Titus Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Calder Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 26. Witham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Linnet Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Caernarvon Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Tintagel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Richmond Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2