JOHN STREET, BA1 2JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 2JL

JOHN STREET, BA1 2JL, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 249 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.32 per 1,000 population. This BA1 2JL 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 2JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 2JL, encompassing approximately 4759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (12.68% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (7.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)

BA1 2JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Cheap Street with total crimes: 15

JOHN STREET, BA1 2JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences8052.3212.68%
Shoplifting4316.817.50%
Anti-social behaviour319.0310.71%
Public order286.51-20.00%
Other theft205.88-4.76%
Burglary144.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson142.94100.00%
Robbery52.9425.00%
Bicycle theft41.05100.00%
Drugs40.84300.00%
Other crime20.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-66.67%
Theft from the person10.21-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7150.8524.56%
Shoplifting4014.928.11%
Public order358.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour287.35-28.21%
Other theft215.8823.53%
Vehicle crime104.41-9.09%
Theft from the person82.10100.00%
Burglary81.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.68-58.82%
Robbery41.47-42.86%
Other crime40.84300.00%
Possession of weapons30.8450.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5749.38-22.97%
Anti-social behaviour3911.9818.18%
Shoplifting378.19-7.50%
Public order307.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.30325.00%
Other theft173.57-32.00%
Vehicle crime113.57120.00%
Burglary102.31100.00%
Robbery72.10-22.22%
Theft from the person41.47-33.33%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.42-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7449.59-8.64%
Shoplifting4015.55122.22%
Anti-social behaviour338.40-19.51%
Public order306.9315.38%
Other theft256.3047.06%
Robbery95.2528.57%
Theft from the person61.89200.00%
Vehicle crime51.2666.67%
Burglary51.05-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-71.43%
Drugs20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8146.438.00%
Anti-social behaviour4117.0236.67%
Public order268.61-29.73%
Shoplifting185.46-37.93%
Other theft173.78-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson143.57180.00%
Burglary72.9440.00%
Robbery71.47133.33%
Vehicle crime31.47-40.00%
Other crime30.630.00%
Theft from the person20.63-90.91%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7548.96-5.06%
Public order3715.7642.31%
Anti-social behaviour307.77-16.67%
Shoplifting296.303.57%
Theft from the person226.09-24.14%
Other theft194.62-13.64%
Vehicle crime53.99-16.67%
Burglary51.05-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson51.05-44.44%
Robbery31.05-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.42-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7955.0529.51%
Anti-social behaviour3616.600.00%
Theft from the person297.56866.67%
Shoplifting286.09-12.50%
Public order265.8852.94%
Other theft225.46214.29%
Burglary114.6283.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.3128.57%
Drugs71.89600.00%
Vehicle crime61.47100.00%
Robbery41.2633.33%
Bicycle theft30.8450.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6137.82-20.78%
Anti-social behaviour3612.8220.00%
Shoplifting327.5614.29%
Public order176.72-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson73.57-12.50%
Other theft71.47-69.57%
Burglary61.47200.00%
Robbery31.26-40.00%
Theft from the person30.63-90.32%
Vehicle crime30.63-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.63-60.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7751.48-6.10%
Theft from the person3116.18-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour306.51-6.25%
Shoplifting286.30-15.15%
Public order245.8814.29%
Other theft235.04-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson84.830.00%
Robbery51.6866.67%
Bicycle theft51.0566.67%
Drugs51.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.05300.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary20.42-75.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8255.8915.49%
Theft from the person4017.2348.15%
Shoplifting338.40-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour326.930.00%
Other theft316.72-3.12%
Public order216.51-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.41-27.27%
Burglary81.68-33.33%
Robbery31.680.00%
Bicycle theft30.63-25.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7157.78-6.58%
Shoplifting4114.925.13%
Public order368.6138.46%
Other theft327.5639.13%
Anti-social behaviour326.72-15.79%
Theft from the person276.7217.39%
Burglary125.6771.43%
Criminal damage and arson112.5283.33%
Bicycle theft42.3133.33%
Robbery30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.63-57.14%
Other crime20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7653.1613.43%
Shoplifting3915.9725.81%
Anti-social behaviour388.1926.67%
Public order267.980.00%
Other theft235.46-4.17%
Theft from the person234.8376.92%
Burglary74.83-22.22%
Vehicle crime71.47-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.47-25.00%
Robbery41.26-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.84-57.14%
Drugs10.63-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6751.480.00%
Shoplifting3114.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour306.510.00%
Public order266.300.00%
Other theft245.460.00%
Theft from the person135.040.00%
Vehicle crime112.730.00%
Burglary92.310.00%
Drugs81.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.680.00%
Bicycle theft71.680.00%
Robbery51.470.00%
Other crime41.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 202439
June 202433
May 202441
April 202430
March 202436
February 202436
January 202430
December 202332
November 202332
October 202338
September 202330

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 39 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 362 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202435
July 202430
June 202430
May 202426
April 202437
March 202426
February 202417
January 202424
December 202321
November 202336
October 202326
September 202326

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 20246
January 20242
December 20238
November 202312
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 281 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202421
July 202417
June 202425
May 202417
April 202419
March 202422
February 20247
January 202423
December 202331
November 202332
October 202323
September 202324

A total of 951 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202471
July 202457
June 202474
May 202481
April 202475
March 202479
February 202461
January 202477
December 202382
November 202371
October 202376
September 202367

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 439 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202440
July 202437
June 202440
May 202418
April 202429
March 202428
February 202432
January 202428
December 202333
November 202341
October 202339
September 202331

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 202417
June 20244
May 202414
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 202422
March 202429
February 20243
January 202431
December 202340
November 202327
October 202323
September 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Cheap Street
    Total15
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Westgate Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. A3039
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bath Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Old King Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 12. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 15. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Henrietta Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 18. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Bond Street
    Total4
    Public order3
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Parsonage Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 21. Walcot Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 24. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Lansdown Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. George Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 29. Beehive Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Monmouth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1