BA1 1QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 1QL

BA1 1QL, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 314 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.63 per 1,000 population. This BA1 1QL 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 1QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 1QL, encompassing approximately 3089 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (90) incidents (-3.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)

BA1 1QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27

BA1 1QL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences90101.63-3.23%
Shoplifting5329.13-1.85%
Anti-social behaviour4517.1536.36%
Public order3814.56-29.63%
Other theft2912.307.41%
Criminal damage and arson189.39100.00%
Burglary125.83100.00%
Robbery73.8875.00%
Bicycle theft52.27150.00%
Theft from the person41.62-50.00%
Other crime41.29-55.56%
Drugs41.29100.00%
Possession of weapons31.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-89.47%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93104.8620.78%
Public order5430.1038.46%
Shoplifting5417.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour3317.48-38.89%
Other theft2710.6817.39%
Vehicle crime198.7418.75%
Criminal damage and arson96.15-52.63%
Other crime92.91800.00%
Theft from the person82.9160.00%
Burglary62.59-33.33%
Robbery41.94-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.2933.33%
Drugs21.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7797.42-4.94%
Anti-social behaviour5424.9238.46%
Shoplifting4217.48-4.55%
Public order3913.59-4.88%
Other theft2312.6215.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.44216.67%
Vehicle crime166.15166.67%
Burglary95.18125.00%
Robbery72.91-22.22%
Theft from the person52.27-16.67%
Drugs41.62100.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8184.15-25.69%
Shoplifting4426.2269.23%
Public order4114.2424.24%
Anti-social behaviour3913.27-32.76%
Other theft2012.62-13.04%
Robbery96.4728.57%
Theft from the person62.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94-70.00%
Vehicle crime61.94500.00%
Burglary41.94-42.86%
Drugs21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10995.4815.96%
Anti-social behaviour5835.2826.09%
Public order3318.77-28.26%
Shoplifting2610.68-40.91%
Other theft238.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson207.44122.22%
Burglary76.4775.00%
Robbery72.27133.33%
Other crime42.270.00%
Theft from the person41.29-83.33%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9496.776.82%
Public order4630.4248.39%
Anti-social behaviour4614.89-13.21%
Shoplifting4414.8910.00%
Theft from the person2414.24-20.00%
Other theft237.774.55%
Criminal damage and arson97.440.00%
Burglary42.91-60.00%
Robbery31.29-40.00%
Drugs20.97-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8899.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour5328.4817.78%
Shoplifting4017.15-2.44%
Public order3112.9524.00%
Theft from the person3010.03500.00%
Other theft229.7157.14%
Burglary107.12100.00%
Drugs93.24350.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.91-18.18%
Robbery52.910.00%
Bicycle theft41.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.29300.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7776.71-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour4524.92-10.00%
Shoplifting4114.567.89%
Public order2513.27-13.79%
Other theft148.09-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson114.53-26.67%
Robbery53.560.00%
Theft from the person51.62-83.87%
Burglary51.62150.00%
Bicycle theft41.62-50.00%
Drugs21.29-71.43%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8899.04-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour5028.4816.28%
Shoplifting3816.18-9.52%
Theft from the person3112.30-24.39%
Public order2910.03-21.62%
Other theft269.39-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson158.4136.36%
Bicycle theft84.8560.00%
Drugs72.59250.00%
Robbery52.27150.00%
Vehicle crime41.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99105.195.32%
Anti-social behaviour4332.042.38%
Shoplifting4213.92-19.23%
Theft from the person4113.5946.43%
Public order3713.27-11.90%
Other theft3311.986.45%
Criminal damage and arson1110.68-31.25%
Burglary63.56-50.00%
Bicycle theft51.94-16.67%
Drugs21.620.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Robbery20.65-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94108.42-6.93%
Shoplifting5230.4213.04%
Public order4216.8310.53%
Anti-social behaviour4213.59-32.26%
Other theft3113.5914.81%
Theft from the person2810.033.70%
Criminal damage and arson169.0633.33%
Burglary125.180.00%
Bicycle theft63.8850.00%
Robbery31.94-25.00%
Other crime30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-57.14%
Drugs20.97-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101111.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour6232.690.00%
Shoplifting4620.070.00%
Public order3814.890.00%
Other theft2712.300.00%
Theft from the person278.740.00%
Burglary128.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.880.00%
Vehicle crime73.880.00%
Bicycle theft42.270.00%
Robbery41.290.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 298 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202427
July 202423
June 202420
May 202423
April 202423
March 202422
February 202414
January 202426
December 202333
November 202331
October 202327

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 453 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202454
July 202439
June 202441
May 202433
April 202446
March 202431
February 202425
January 202429
December 202337
November 202342
October 202338

A total of 570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
July 202454
June 202439
May 202458
April 202446
March 202453
February 202445
January 202450
December 202343
November 202342
October 202362

A total of 213 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202424
March 202430
February 20245
January 202431
December 202341
November 202328
October 202327

A total of 1091 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 202493
July 202477
June 202481
May 2024109
April 202494
March 202488
February 202477
January 202488
December 202399
November 202394
October 2023101

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 61 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 522 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202454
July 202442
June 202444
May 202426
April 202444
March 202440
February 202441
January 202438
December 202342
November 202352
October 202346

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202419
July 202416
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202419
June 20246
May 202420
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 202415
December 202311
November 202316
October 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total39
    Violence and sexual offences26
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total37
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Other theft6
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Old King Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 15. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 18. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Henrietta Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 21. North Parade Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Bond Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Parsonage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 25. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 27. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 28. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 30. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1