PRINCES BUILDINGS, BA1 2ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 2ED

PRINCES BUILDINGS, BA1 2ED, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 188 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.32 per 1,000 population. This BA1 2ED 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 2ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 2ED, encompassing approximately 4780 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA1 2ED area, explore the BA1 2ED Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA1 2ED area, visit the BA1 2ED House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)

BA1 2ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheap Street with total crimes: 15
  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 14
  • Westgate Street with total crimes: 12

PRINCES BUILDINGS, BA1 2ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4839.329.09%
Shoplifting3510.04-5.41%
Anti-social behaviour287.3221.74%
Public order185.860.00%
Burglary163.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson163.35220.00%
Other theft133.35-23.53%
Other crime32.720.00%
Bicycle theft30.6350.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-66.67%
Robbery20.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.21-80.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.397.32%
Shoplifting379.208.82%
Anti-social behaviour237.74-20.69%
Public order184.81-21.74%
Other theft173.7621.43%
Vehicle crime93.5612.50%
Burglary81.880.00%
Theft from the person51.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-61.54%
Robbery41.05-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.07-29.31%
Shoplifting348.58-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour297.117.41%
Public order236.07-4.17%
Other theft144.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson132.93225.00%
Vehicle crime82.7260.00%
Burglary81.6760.00%
Robbery51.67-28.57%
Drugs21.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.21-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5842.047.41%
Shoplifting4012.13263.64%
Anti-social behaviour278.37-15.62%
Public order245.6533.33%
Other theft215.0240.00%
Robbery74.3916.67%
Vehicle crime51.46150.00%
Burglary51.05-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-50.00%
Theft from the person40.84100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5432.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour3211.2910.34%
Public order186.69-25.00%
Other theft153.7625.00%
Shoplifting113.14-87.91%
Criminal damage and arson82.3060.00%
Burglary61.670.00%
Robbery61.25200.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Other crime20.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9148.5324.66%
Violence and sexual offences5419.0363.64%
Anti-social behaviour2911.2911.54%
Public order246.0741.18%
Other theft125.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.5120.00%
Burglary61.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.2525.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Theft from the person20.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7339.32-17.98%
Violence and sexual offences3315.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.90-16.13%
Public order175.4413.33%
Other theft153.56275.00%
Burglary83.1460.00%
Vehicle crime51.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-33.33%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Robbery20.63-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8941.2123.61%
Violence and sexual offences3318.62-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.9029.17%
Public order156.48-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.14-25.00%
Burglary51.2566.67%
Other theft41.05-71.43%
Robbery30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7245.18278.95%
Violence and sexual offences5515.06-1.79%
Anti-social behaviour2411.5041.18%
Public order165.0233.33%
Other theft143.35-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9360.00%
Robbery51.67400.00%
Drugs51.050.00%
Bicycle theft41.05100.00%
Theft from the person30.84-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.63200.00%
Burglary30.63-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5630.7514.29%
Other theft2011.715.26%
Shoplifting194.18-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour173.97-10.53%
Public order123.56-45.45%
Theft from the person72.51133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-58.33%
Burglary41.05-50.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Robbery10.21-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.21-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4935.5611.36%
Shoplifting2710.25-20.59%
Public order225.6510.00%
Other theft194.6058.33%
Anti-social behaviour193.97-34.48%
Criminal damage and arson123.97300.00%
Burglary82.5133.33%
Bicycle theft41.670.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.510.00%
Shoplifting349.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour297.110.00%
Public order206.070.00%
Other theft124.180.00%
Vehicle crime72.510.00%
Burglary61.460.00%
Bicycle theft41.250.00%
Robbery30.840.00%
Theft from the person30.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202423
July 202429
June 202427
May 202432
April 202429
March 202426
February 202431
January 202424
December 202317
November 202319
October 202329

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 176 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202414
June 202421
May 202415
April 202412
March 202415
February 20244
January 202414
December 202320
November 202319
October 202312

A total of 569 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202444
July 202441
June 202458
May 202454
April 202454
March 202433
February 202433
January 202455
December 202356
November 202349
October 202344

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 227 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202423
June 202424
May 202418
April 202424
March 202417
February 202415
January 202416
December 202312
November 202322
October 202320

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 562 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202437
July 202434
June 202440
May 202411
April 202491
March 202473
February 202489
January 202472
December 202319
November 202327
October 202334

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20245
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20233

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cheap Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Westgate Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. A3039
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bath Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Old King Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ballance Street North
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 13. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Henrietta Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 15. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New Bond Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Parsonage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Morford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walcot Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Lansdown Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 25. George Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Beehive Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Monmouth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Upper Borough Walls
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Queen Square Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Bennett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1