BA1 1QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 1QU

BA1 1QU, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 278 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 117.48 per 1,000 population. This BA1 1QU 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 1QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 1QU, encompassing approximately 2366 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA1 1QU area, explore the BA1 1QU 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 (-12.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (20.00% increase)

BA1 1QU 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 1QU 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 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74117.48-12.94%
Shoplifting5231.27-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour4221.9820.00%
Public order3517.75-28.57%
Other theft2614.7923.81%
Criminal damage and arson1410.99133.33%
Burglary115.92120.00%
Robbery64.65100.00%
Bicycle theft42.54300.00%
Theft from the person41.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%
Drugs31.27200.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-87.50%
Other crime20.85-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85124.6723.19%
Shoplifting5435.9231.71%
Public order4922.8263.33%
Anti-social behaviour3520.71-32.69%
Other theft2114.795.00%
Vehicle crime168.8723.08%
Other crime106.76900.00%
Theft from the person64.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.54-62.50%
Burglary52.54-37.50%
Robbery32.11-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft11.27-50.00%
Drugs10.42-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69112.83-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour5229.1640.54%
Shoplifting4121.98-6.82%
Public order3017.33-18.92%
Other theft2012.6817.65%
Criminal damage and arson168.45300.00%
Vehicle crime136.76160.00%
Burglary85.4960.00%
Robbery73.38-22.22%
Theft from the person32.96-40.00%
Drugs31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

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 offences81104.80-14.74%
Shoplifting4434.2376.00%
Anti-social behaviour3718.59-33.93%
Public order3715.6432.14%
Other theft1715.64-15.00%
Robbery97.1828.57%
Theft from the person53.8025.00%
Vehicle crime52.11150.00%
Burglary52.11-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-80.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%

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 offences95113.6818.75%
Anti-social behaviour5640.1533.33%
Public order2823.67-31.71%
Shoplifting2511.83-41.86%
Other theft2010.5642.86%
Criminal damage and arson208.45185.71%
Robbery78.45250.00%
Burglary62.96200.00%
Theft from the person42.5433.33%
Other crime31.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80101.0011.11%
Shoplifting4333.8119.44%
Anti-social behaviour4218.17-12.50%
Public order4117.7546.43%
Other theft1417.33-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.92-22.22%
Theft from the person32.9650.00%
Drugs21.27-71.43%
Burglary20.85-80.00%
Bicycle theft20.85-60.00%
Robbery20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72101.42-1.37%
Anti-social behaviour4830.4314.29%
Shoplifting3620.28-12.20%
Public order2815.2133.33%
Other theft1511.837.14%
Burglary106.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.230.00%
Drugs73.80600.00%
Bicycle theft52.9625.00%
Robbery42.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.85-60.00%

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 offences7394.664.29%
Anti-social behaviour4230.85-10.64%
Shoplifting4117.757.89%
Public order2117.33-8.70%
Other theft148.87-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson95.92-35.71%
Robbery53.8066.67%
Theft from the person52.1166.67%
Burglary52.11400.00%
Bicycle theft42.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.69-50.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.85-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70100.16-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour4729.589.30%
Shoplifting3819.86-9.52%
Public order2316.06-25.81%
Other theft179.72-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson147.1875.00%
Bicycle theft85.92100.00%
Drugs73.38250.00%
Vehicle crime42.96300.00%
Robbery31.6950.00%
Theft from the person31.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Burglary10.85-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75105.23-1.32%
Anti-social behaviour4331.697.50%
Shoplifting4218.17-17.65%
Public order3117.75-8.82%
Other theft2213.10-4.35%
Theft from the person99.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.80-38.46%
Burglary63.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft42.54-33.33%
Drugs21.690.00%
Other crime20.85-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.85100.00%
Robbery20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76115.791.33%
Shoplifting5132.1213.33%
Anti-social behaviour4021.55-37.50%
Public order3416.900.00%
Other theft2314.3721.05%
Criminal damage and arson139.720.00%
Burglary125.490.00%
Bicycle theft65.0750.00%
Theft from the person62.54-14.29%
Other crime42.54100.00%
Robbery31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-40.00%
Drugs21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75120.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour6431.690.00%
Shoplifting4527.050.00%
Public order3419.020.00%
Other theft1914.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.030.00%
Burglary125.490.00%
Theft from the person75.070.00%
Vehicle crime52.960.00%
Bicycle theft42.110.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 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

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202420
June 202417
May 202420
April 202414
March 202415
February 202414
January 202417
December 202322
November 202323
October 202319

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 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

A total of 391 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202449
July 202430
June 202437
May 202428
April 202441
March 202428
February 202421
January 202423
December 202331
November 202334
October 202334

A total of 548 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202435
July 202452
June 202437
May 202456
April 202442
March 202448
February 202442
January 202447
December 202343
November 202340
October 202364

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 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 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 925 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202474
August 202485
July 202469
June 202481
May 202495
April 202480
March 202472
February 202473
January 202470
December 202375
November 202376
October 202375

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 512 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202454
July 202441
June 202444
May 202425
April 202443
March 202436
February 202441
January 202438
December 202342
November 202351
October 202345

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202416
July 202413
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 202416
June 20244
May 202420
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 202414
December 20238
November 202313
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 1QU 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. 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. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 19. North Parade Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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