BA1 1BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 1BY

BA1 1BY, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 270 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.98 per 1,000 population. This BA1 1BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA1 postcode area, which has experienced 521 crimes and a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA1 1BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 1BY, encompassing approximately 2015 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA1 1BY area, explore the BA1 1BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (-13.95% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (2.56% increase)

BA1 1BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

BA1 1BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74133.98-13.95%
Shoplifting5036.72-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour4024.812.56%
Public order3619.85-26.53%
Other theft2517.8613.64%
Criminal damage and arson1412.4175.00%
Burglary86.95166.67%
Robbery63.97100.00%
Theft from the person42.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.98200.00%
Possession of weapons31.490.00%
Drugs31.49200.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-90.00%
Other crime20.99-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86151.3526.47%
Shoplifting5442.6850.00%
Public order4926.8044.12%
Anti-social behaviour3924.32-30.36%
Other theft2219.3515.79%
Vehicle crime2010.9266.67%
Other crime109.92900.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.96-55.56%
Theft from the person63.97100.00%
Robbery32.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.4950.00%
Burglary31.49-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.49-50.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68131.50-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour5633.7436.59%
Shoplifting3627.795.88%
Public order3417.86-8.11%
Other theft1916.8711.76%
Criminal damage and arson189.43350.00%
Vehicle crime128.93200.00%
Robbery65.95-33.33%
Burglary52.980.00%
Theft from the person32.48-40.00%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78118.10-17.89%
Anti-social behaviour4138.71-26.79%
Public order3720.3512.12%
Shoplifting3418.3636.00%
Other theft1716.87-15.00%
Robbery98.4428.57%
Burglary54.47-16.67%
Theft from the person52.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48-80.00%
Vehicle crime41.9833.33%
Drugs21.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95136.9628.38%
Anti-social behaviour5647.1427.27%
Public order3327.79-19.51%
Shoplifting2516.38-41.86%
Other theft2012.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson209.92233.33%
Robbery79.92250.00%
Burglary63.47200.00%
Theft from the person52.9866.67%
Vehicle crime32.48200.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Bicycle theft21.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74116.617.25%
Anti-social behaviour4436.72-8.33%
Shoplifting4321.8319.44%
Public order4121.3432.26%
Other theft1520.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.44-33.33%
Theft from the person32.9850.00%
Drugs21.49-71.43%
Burglary20.99-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.99-60.00%
Robbery20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69118.60-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour4834.2417.07%
Shoplifting3623.82-5.26%
Public order3117.8634.78%
Other theft1515.387.14%
Burglary107.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.960.00%
Drugs74.47600.00%
Bicycle theft53.4725.00%
Robbery32.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Theft from the person20.99-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78111.6511.43%
Anti-social behaviour4138.71-14.58%
Shoplifting3820.352.70%
Public order2318.869.52%
Other theft1411.41-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson96.95-35.71%
Robbery54.4766.67%
Theft from the person52.4866.67%
Bicycle theft42.48-50.00%
Burglary41.980.00%
Other crime21.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-80.00%
Drugs10.50-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70116.12-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour4834.7411.63%
Shoplifting3723.82-7.50%
Public order2118.36-30.00%
Other theft1710.42-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson148.4475.00%
Bicycle theft86.95100.00%
Drugs63.97200.00%
Vehicle crime52.98400.00%
Theft from the person32.48-66.67%
Robbery31.4950.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77122.071.32%
Anti-social behaviour4338.217.50%
Shoplifting4021.34-16.67%
Public order3019.85-9.09%
Other theft2114.89-4.55%
Theft from the person910.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.47-27.27%
Burglary53.97-58.33%
Bicycle theft42.48-33.33%
Drugs21.980.00%
Other crime20.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Robbery20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.99-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76132.991.33%
Shoplifting4837.716.67%
Anti-social behaviour4023.82-36.51%
Public order3319.85-2.94%
Other theft2216.3822.22%
Burglary1210.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.95-15.38%
Bicycle theft65.4650.00%
Theft from the person62.98-14.29%
Other crime42.98100.00%
Robbery31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime31.49-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.49100.00%
Drugs20.99-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75140.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour6337.220.00%
Shoplifting4531.260.00%
Public order3422.330.00%
Other theft1816.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.930.00%
Burglary126.450.00%
Theft from the person75.950.00%
Bicycle theft43.470.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Drugs31.980.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202449
July 202434
June 202437
May 202433
April 202441
March 202431
February 202423
January 202421
December 202330
November 202333
October 202334

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202422
July 202419
June 202417
May 202420
April 202415
March 202415
February 202414
January 202417
December 202321
November 202322
October 202318

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202439
July 202456
June 202441
May 202456
April 202444
March 202448
February 202441
January 202448
December 202343
November 202340
October 202363

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 920 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202486
July 202468
June 202478
May 202495
April 202474
March 202469
February 202478
January 202470
December 202377
November 202376
October 202375

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
December 20235
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 486 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202454
July 202436
June 202434
May 202425
April 202443
March 202436
February 202438
January 202437
December 202340
November 202348
October 202345

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202420
July 202412
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202418
June 20244
May 202420
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 1BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Cheap Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Railway Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Westgate Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. A3039
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bath Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. North Parade Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. New Bond Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Parsonage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 22. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 26. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Claverton Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. Lower Borough Walls
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1