THE CIRCUS, BA1 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 2EW

THE CIRCUS, BA1 2EW, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 165 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.30 per 1,000 population. This BA1 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 2EW, encompassing approximately 5829 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (9.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

BA1 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 14
  • Westgate Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11

THE CIRCUS, BA1 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.309.30%
Shoplifting288.063.70%
Anti-social behaviour224.80-8.33%
Burglary163.77100.00%
Public order162.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson132.74550.00%
Other theft112.23-35.29%
Bicycle theft41.8933.33%
Other crime30.69200.00%
Robbery20.51-60.00%
Theft from the person10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.45-2.27%
Shoplifting277.38-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour244.63-4.00%
Other theft174.1241.67%
Public order162.92-27.27%
Vehicle crime92.74-10.00%
Burglary81.540.00%
Robbery51.3725.00%
Theft from the person30.860.00%
Bicycle theft30.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-83.33%
Other crime10.340.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4429.85-13.73%
Shoplifting287.55-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.8025.00%
Public order224.2910.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.77200.00%
Other theft122.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime102.0611.11%
Burglary81.7260.00%
Robbery41.37-33.33%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5131.39-15.00%
Shoplifting408.75263.64%
Anti-social behaviour206.86-16.67%
Public order203.4333.33%
Other theft183.43125.00%
Vehicle crime93.09125.00%
Robbery61.5450.00%
Burglary51.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-66.67%
Theft from the person30.69200.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6025.39-1.64%
Anti-social behaviour2410.29-11.11%
Public order154.12-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson122.57200.00%
Shoplifting112.06-86.75%
Other theft81.89-50.00%
Burglary51.370.00%
Vehicle crime40.86-42.86%
Robbery40.6933.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-95.24%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8343.0625.76%
Violence and sexual offences6114.2432.61%
Anti-social behaviour2710.463.85%
Public order234.6335.29%
Theft from the person213.95-25.00%
Other theft163.600.00%
Vehicle crime72.7440.00%
Burglary51.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.86-20.00%
Robbery30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6638.25-16.46%
Violence and sexual offences4611.3221.05%
Theft from the person287.891300.00%
Anti-social behaviour264.80-18.75%
Public order174.4630.77%
Other theft162.92433.33%
Burglary72.7475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.8625.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7932.0825.40%
Violence and sexual offences3813.55-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour326.5228.00%
Public order135.49-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson62.23-25.00%
Burglary41.0333.33%
Vehicle crime40.69100.00%
Other theft30.69-84.21%
Bicycle theft20.51-50.00%
Theft from the person20.34-93.33%
Drugs20.34-60.00%
Robbery10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6342.54293.75%
Violence and sexual offences6210.8121.57%
Theft from the person3010.64-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour255.1547.06%
Other theft194.29-32.14%
Public order173.2688.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.9214.29%
Robbery61.37200.00%
Drugs51.030.00%
Bicycle theft40.86300.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.34100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.334.08%
Theft from the person358.7540.00%
Other theft286.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour174.80-10.53%
Shoplifting162.92-27.27%
Public order92.74-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.54-36.36%
Burglary31.20-25.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.17-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.17-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4931.91-9.26%
Theft from the person258.4119.05%
Public order244.2914.29%
Shoplifting224.12-4.35%
Other theft213.7716.67%
Anti-social behaviour193.60-36.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.26266.67%
Bicycle theft51.8925.00%
Burglary40.860.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5431.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour309.260.00%
Shoplifting235.150.00%
Public order213.950.00%
Theft from the person213.600.00%
Other theft183.600.00%
Burglary43.090.00%
Bicycle theft40.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.690.00%
Robbery30.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202417
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248
April 202416
March 202416
February 20243
January 202419
December 202328
November 202321
October 202318

A total of 606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202443
July 202444
June 202451
May 202460
April 202461
March 202446
February 202438
January 202462
December 202351
November 202349
October 202354

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202424
July 202425
June 202420
May 202424
April 202427
March 202426
February 202432
January 202425
December 202317
November 202319
October 202330

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 213 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202422
June 202420
May 202415
April 202423
March 202417
February 202413
January 202417
December 20239
November 202324
October 202321

A total of 40 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 486 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202427
July 202428
June 202440
May 202411
April 202483
March 202466
February 202479
January 202463
December 202316
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 202412
June 20244
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 173 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 202421
March 202428
February 20242
January 202430
December 202335
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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