BA1 2BR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 2BR

BA1 2BR, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.00 per 1,000 population. This BA1 2BR 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 2BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 2BR, encompassing approximately 3315 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA1 2BR area, explore the BA1 2BR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (23.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)

BA1 2BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 14
  • Kingsmead North with total crimes: 12
  • Westgate Street with total crimes: 12

BA1 2BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3738.0023.33%
Anti-social behaviour2311.1635.29%
Other theft156.94114.29%
Public order124.520.00%
Burglary113.62175.00%
Shoplifting103.32-28.57%
Bicycle theft53.02400.00%
Robbery41.5133.33%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Drugs20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Theft from the person10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.26-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour179.05-26.09%
Shoplifting145.13-6.67%
Public order124.22-14.29%
Other theft73.6216.67%
Burglary42.11-42.86%
Robbery31.210.00%
Vehicle crime30.90-66.67%
Theft from the person20.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-80.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3839.51-7.32%
Anti-social behaviour2311.4635.29%
Shoplifting156.94-16.67%
Public order144.5216.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.22900.00%
Vehicle crime93.02200.00%
Burglary72.71250.00%
Other theft62.11-14.29%
Theft from the person51.81400.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4132.57-6.82%
Shoplifting1812.37260.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.43-22.73%
Public order125.139.09%
Other theft73.6240.00%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Robbery30.90-40.00%
Burglary20.90-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-90.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.78-22.81%
Anti-social behaviour2213.2710.00%
Public order116.64-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson103.32233.33%
Other theft53.02-44.44%
Shoplifting51.51-61.54%
Robbery51.51400.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Burglary30.90-25.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.30-95.24%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5746.4542.50%
Public order2317.1943.75%
Theft from the person216.94-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour206.33-4.76%
Shoplifting136.0330.00%
Other theft93.92-18.18%
Burglary42.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-40.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4043.1321.21%
Theft from the person2912.062800.00%
Anti-social behaviour218.75-16.00%
Public order166.3345.45%
Other theft114.83120.00%
Shoplifting103.32-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.02-16.67%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.57-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour259.958.70%
Shoplifting187.5450.00%
Public order115.43-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.32-40.00%
Other theft51.81-66.67%
Drugs21.51-50.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Robbery10.60-75.00%
Theft from the person10.30-96.77%
Bicycle theft10.30-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4653.0839.39%
Theft from the person3113.87-6.06%
Anti-social behaviour239.35-8.00%
Public order206.940.00%
Other theft156.03-28.57%
Shoplifting124.5220.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.6266.67%
Robbery43.02100.00%
Bicycle theft41.210.00%
Drugs41.21300.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Burglary20.60-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.60100.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3348.26-13.16%
Theft from the person339.9532.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.950.00%
Other theft217.5410.53%
Public order206.33-13.04%
Shoplifting106.03-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.02-25.00%
Burglary61.8150.00%
Robbery21.81-50.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3854.59-26.92%
Shoplifting2511.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour257.54-26.47%
Theft from the person257.5425.00%
Public order237.5435.29%
Other theft196.9418.75%
Criminal damage and arson85.7314.29%
Robbery42.4133.33%
Burglary41.21-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.21200.00%
Vehicle crime30.9050.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5252.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour3415.680.00%
Theft from the person2010.250.00%
Public order176.030.00%
Other theft165.130.00%
Shoplifting154.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.520.00%
Burglary52.110.00%
Robbery31.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 275 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202417
July 202423
June 202417
May 202422
April 202420
March 202421
February 202425
January 202423
December 202325
November 202325
October 202334

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202430
July 202438
June 202441
May 202444
April 202457
March 202440
February 202433
January 202446
December 202333
November 202338
October 202352

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202415
December 202321
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411
April 202423
March 202416
February 202411
January 202420
December 202320
November 202323
October 202317

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202415
June 202418
May 20245
April 202413
March 202410
February 202418
January 202412
December 202310
November 202325
October 202315

A total of 170 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 202421
March 202429
February 20241
January 202431
December 202333
November 202325
October 202320

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 202410
June 20241
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 2BR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Westgate Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Riverside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Old King Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Norfolk Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parsonage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Bridge Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sydenham Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nelson Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Monmouth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Norfolk Buildings
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Upper Borough Walls
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 24. Queen Square Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Marlborough Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Nile Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Kingsmead West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Sydenham Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Westmoreland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1