BA1 1QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 1QS

BA1 1QS, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 281 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.40 per 1,000 population. This BA1 1QS 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 1QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 1QS, encompassing approximately 2616 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)

BA1 1QS 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 1QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75107.40-6.25%
Shoplifting5128.67-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour4319.4930.30%
Public order3516.43-30.00%
Other theft2713.3828.57%
Criminal damage and arson1310.32160.00%
Burglary114.97120.00%
Robbery74.2075.00%
Theft from the person52.68-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.91300.00%
Possession of weapons31.530.00%
Other crime31.15-66.67%
Drugs31.1550.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-92.31%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80110.0812.68%
Shoplifting5430.5831.71%
Public order5020.6456.25%
Anti-social behaviour3319.11-35.29%
Other theft2112.610.00%
Vehicle crime138.038.33%
Other crime94.97800.00%
Theft from the person83.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.06-70.59%
Burglary51.91-37.50%
Robbery41.91-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.5350.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.76-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences71104.73-2.74%
Anti-social behaviour5127.1441.67%
Shoplifting4119.49-6.82%
Public order3215.67-11.11%
Other theft2112.2316.67%
Criminal damage and arson178.03466.67%
Vehicle crime126.50200.00%
Burglary84.59100.00%
Robbery73.06-22.22%
Theft from the person62.6820.00%
Drugs32.2950.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7390.20-23.16%
Shoplifting4427.9076.00%
Anti-social behaviour3616.82-33.33%
Public order3613.7628.57%
Other theft1813.76-14.29%
Robbery96.8828.57%
Theft from the person53.4425.00%
Vehicle crime41.91100.00%
Burglary41.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-85.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95102.054.40%
Anti-social behaviour5436.3125.58%
Public order2820.64-36.36%
Shoplifting2510.70-41.86%
Other theft219.565.00%
Criminal damage and arson208.03185.71%
Robbery77.64133.33%
Burglary62.68200.00%
Theft from the person42.29-83.33%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91107.408.33%
Public order4434.7846.67%
Anti-social behaviour4316.82-12.24%
Shoplifting4316.4319.44%
Theft from the person2416.43-20.00%
Other theft209.1717.65%
Criminal damage and arson77.64-22.22%
Robbery32.68-25.00%
Drugs21.15-71.43%
Burglary20.76-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.76-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84109.3115.07%
Anti-social behaviour4932.1116.67%
Shoplifting3618.73-12.20%
Public order3013.7630.43%
Theft from the person3011.47650.00%
Other theft1711.4721.43%
Burglary106.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.820.00%
Drugs73.44250.00%
Bicycle theft52.6825.00%
Robbery41.91-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7385.61-5.19%
Anti-social behaviour4227.90-10.64%
Shoplifting4116.057.89%
Public order2315.67-17.86%
Other theft148.79-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson95.35-43.75%
Robbery53.440.00%
Bicycle theft41.91-50.00%
Theft from the person41.53-87.10%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Drugs20.76-71.43%
Other crime10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77110.84-1.28%
Anti-social behaviour4729.4311.90%
Shoplifting3817.96-9.52%
Theft from the person3114.52-22.50%
Public order2811.85-20.00%
Other theft2310.70-23.33%
Criminal damage and arson168.7977.78%
Bicycle theft86.12100.00%
Drugs73.06250.00%
Vehicle crime52.680.00%
Robbery51.91150.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Burglary10.76-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78112.37-6.02%
Anti-social behaviour4229.817.69%
Shoplifting4216.05-19.23%
Theft from the person4016.0537.93%
Public order3515.29-10.26%
Other theft3013.3811.11%
Criminal damage and arson911.47-30.77%
Burglary63.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.29-33.33%
Drugs21.530.00%
Other crime20.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83119.63-9.78%
Shoplifting5231.7210.64%
Anti-social behaviour3919.87-38.10%
Public order3914.915.41%
Theft from the person2914.9111.54%
Other theft2711.088.00%
Criminal damage and arson1310.320.00%
Burglary124.979.09%
Bicycle theft64.5950.00%
Other crime42.29100.00%
Robbery31.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Drugs21.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92126.1327.78%
Anti-social behaviour6335.1636.96%
Shoplifting4724.0827.03%
Public order3717.96-2.63%
Theft from the person2614.14100.00%
Other theft259.9413.64%
Criminal damage and arson139.5618.18%
Burglary114.9737.50%
Bicycle theft44.20-42.86%
Drugs31.53-62.50%
Robbery31.15-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.15-62.50%
Other crime21.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.76-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72107.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour4627.520.00%
Public order3817.580.00%
Shoplifting3714.520.00%
Other theft2214.140.00%
Theft from the person138.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.970.00%
Vehicle crime84.200.00%
Drugs83.060.00%
Burglary83.060.00%
Bicycle theft73.060.00%
Robbery72.680.00%
Other crime32.680.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 286 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202421
July 202421
June 202418
May 202421
April 202420
March 202417
February 202414
January 202423
December 202330
November 202327
October 202325
September 202322

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 455 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202450
July 202432
June 202436
May 202428
April 202444
March 202430
February 202423
January 202428
December 202335
November 202339
October 202337
September 202338

A total of 588 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202433
July 202451
June 202436
May 202454
April 202443
March 202449
February 202442
January 202447
December 202342
November 202339
October 202363
September 202346

A total of 225 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 202424
March 202430
February 20244
January 202431
December 202340
November 202329
October 202326
September 202313

A total of 1044 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 80.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202480
July 202471
June 202473
May 202495
April 202491
March 202484
February 202473
January 202477
December 202378
November 202383
October 202392
September 202372

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 202410
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 202312
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 551 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202454
July 202441
June 202444
May 202425
April 202443
March 202436
February 202441
January 202438
December 202342
November 202352
October 202347
September 202337

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 145 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202417
June 20243
May 202420
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 202313
October 202313
September 202311

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 1QS 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. Riverside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Bath Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old King Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 16. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Bond Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Parsonage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 23. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 25. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 26. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 30. Lower Borough Walls
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1