BS31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS31

BS31, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

BS31 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Ashmead Road with total crimes: 9

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour232.80-11.54%
Public order171.5341.67%
Criminal damage and arson131.1318.18%
Shoplifting100.87-23.08%
Other theft70.6775.00%
Drugs60.47200.00%
Vehicle crime30.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.07-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences639.79-5.97%
Anti-social behaviour264.20-33.33%
Shoplifting131.7330.00%
Public order120.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.8010.00%
Other crime60.7350.00%
Burglary40.40100.00%
Other theft40.27-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.27-25.00%
Robbery30.20200.00%
Drugs20.20-71.43%

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 offences4910.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour403.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson152.670.00%
Public order121.000.00%
Vehicle crime100.800.00%
Other theft90.670.00%
Burglary70.600.00%
Drugs50.470.00%
Robbery40.330.00%
Shoplifting40.270.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202416
June 202423
May 202414
April 202418
March 20249
February 202420
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 202414
February 20249
January 202417
December 202315
November 202315

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 49.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202463
July 202467
June 202452
May 202447
April 202456
March 202450
February 202442
January 202448
December 202332
November 202349

A total of 327 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202426
July 202439
June 202430
May 202428
April 202427
March 202430
February 202421
January 202427
December 202336
November 202340

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 202315
November 20237

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. High Street
    Total13
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Ashmead Road
    Total9
    Drugs4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Compton Green
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oak Tree Walk
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorns Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Walnut Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Tenby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. St Clements Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ashton Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 12. Pool Barton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Francis Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Pixash Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Holly Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Woodpecker Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Linnet Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Kelston Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Caernarvon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Culvers Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. St Anne'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. St Margaret'S Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Durley Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Octavius Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Tiberius Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Fairfield Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Minsmere Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Orchid Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1