BA1 1SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 1SL

BA1 1SL, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 311 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.35 per 1,000 population. This BA1 1SL 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 1SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 1SL, encompassing approximately 3296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA1 1SL area, explore the BA1 1SL Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA1 1SL area, visit the BA1 1SL House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (5.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (-11.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (37.50% increase)

BA1 1SL 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 1SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8994.355.95%
Shoplifting5227.00-11.86%
Anti-social behaviour4415.7837.50%
Public order3713.35-27.45%
Other theft3011.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson159.10150.00%
Burglary124.55100.00%
Robbery83.64100.00%
Bicycle theft52.43400.00%
Theft from the person51.52-37.50%
Other crime51.52-44.44%
Drugs41.52100.00%
Possession of weapons31.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.91-86.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8492.229.09%
Shoplifting5925.4840.48%
Public order5117.9030.77%
Anti-social behaviour3215.47-33.33%
Other theft249.7120.00%
Vehicle crime157.287.14%
Other crime94.55800.00%
Theft from the person82.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.43-64.71%
Burglary61.82-40.00%
Robbery41.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.2150.00%
Drugs20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7787.67-10.47%
Anti-social behaviour4823.3626.32%
Shoplifting4214.56-10.64%
Public order3912.74-4.88%
Other theft2011.83-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson176.07183.33%
Vehicle crime145.16133.33%
Burglary104.25150.00%
Robbery83.03-11.11%
Theft from the person62.430.00%
Drugs31.8250.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8681.30-15.69%
Shoplifting4726.0974.07%
Public order4114.2632.26%
Anti-social behaviour3812.44-29.63%
Other theft2111.530.00%
Robbery96.3728.57%
Theft from the person62.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.82-70.00%
Vehicle crime61.82500.00%
Burglary41.82-33.33%
Drugs21.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 102 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10284.647.37%
Anti-social behaviour5430.9417.39%
Public order3116.38-29.55%
Shoplifting279.40-37.21%
Other theft218.1916.67%
Criminal damage and arson206.37122.22%
Robbery76.07133.33%
Burglary62.1250.00%
Theft from the person41.82-83.33%
Other crime31.210.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9587.9811.76%
Anti-social behaviour4628.82-13.21%
Public order4413.9529.41%
Shoplifting4313.354.88%
Theft from the person2413.04-20.00%
Other theft187.28-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson95.460.00%
Burglary42.73-60.00%
Robbery31.21-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%
Drugs10.30-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8592.8311.84%
Anti-social behaviour5325.7920.45%
Shoplifting4116.08-4.65%
Public order3412.4436.00%
Theft from the person3010.31650.00%
Other theft239.1053.33%
Burglary106.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.03-18.18%
Drugs72.73133.33%
Robbery52.120.00%
Bicycle theft41.520.00%
Vehicle crime31.21200.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7672.20-10.59%
Anti-social behaviour4423.06-12.00%
Shoplifting4313.352.38%
Public order2513.04-13.79%
Other theft157.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.55-31.25%
Robbery53.34-16.67%
Burglary51.5266.67%
Bicycle theft41.52-50.00%
Theft from the person41.21-87.50%
Drugs31.21-57.14%
Other crime10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8594.35-8.60%
Anti-social behaviour5025.796.38%
Shoplifting4215.17-8.70%
Theft from the person3212.74-21.95%
Public order299.71-27.50%
Other theft258.80-24.24%
Criminal damage and arson167.5845.45%
Bicycle theft84.85100.00%
Drugs72.43600.00%
Robbery62.12200.00%
Vehicle crime41.820.00%
Burglary31.21-57.14%
Other crime20.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9399.816.90%
Anti-social behaviour4728.216.82%
Shoplifting4614.26-16.36%
Theft from the person4113.9541.38%
Public order4012.445.26%
Other theft3312.136.45%
Criminal damage and arson1110.01-26.67%
Burglary73.34-41.67%
Bicycle theft42.12-20.00%
Other crime21.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.61100.00%
Robbery20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8799.50-13.86%
Shoplifting5526.3910.00%
Anti-social behaviour4416.69-25.42%
Public order3813.350.00%
Other theft3111.536.90%
Theft from the person299.407.41%
Criminal damage and arson158.8025.00%
Burglary124.5520.00%
Bicycle theft53.6425.00%
Robbery41.520.00%
Other crime31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.91-50.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101104.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour5930.640.00%
Shoplifting5017.900.00%
Public order3815.170.00%
Other theft2911.530.00%
Theft from the person278.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.190.00%
Burglary103.640.00%
Vehicle crime63.030.00%
Bicycle theft41.820.00%
Robbery41.210.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 290 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 202420
June 202421
May 202421
April 202418
March 202423
February 202415
January 202425
December 202333
November 202331
October 202329

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 447 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202451
July 202439
June 202441
May 202431
April 202444
March 202434
February 202425
January 202429
December 202340
November 202338
October 202338

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 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202432
July 202448
June 202438
May 202454
April 202446
March 202453
February 202444
January 202450
December 202347
November 202344
October 202359

A total of 216 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 202424
March 202430
February 20244
January 202432
December 202341
November 202329
October 202327

A total of 1060 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 88.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202489
August 202484
July 202477
June 202486
May 2024102
April 202495
March 202485
February 202476
January 202485
December 202393
November 202387
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 20245
August 20249
July 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 547 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202459
July 202442
June 202447
May 202427
April 202443
March 202441
February 202443
January 202442
December 202346
November 202355
October 202350

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 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202415
July 202414
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 202417
June 20246
May 202420
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 202416
December 202311
November 202315
October 202312

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 1SL 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 20. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 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