MARGARETS BUILDINGS, BA1 2LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 2LP

MARGARETS BUILDINGS, BA1 2LP, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 93 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.56 per 1,000 population. This BA1 2LP 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 2LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 2LP, encompassing approximately 5616 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA1 2LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Old King Street with total crimes: 7
  • Ballance Street North with total crimes: 7

MARGARETS BUILDINGS, BA1 2LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.56115.38%
Burglary124.99140.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.140.00%
Shoplifting122.141100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.14700.00%
Public order61.4220.00%
Other theft61.07-14.29%
Other crime31.070.00%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.79-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour122.3133.33%
Other theft72.1475.00%
Public order51.25-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.89-54.55%
Burglary50.890.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.36-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.18-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.0714.29%
Vehicle crime114.2722.22%
Anti-social behaviour91.9628.57%
Public order81.6060.00%
Shoplifting81.42-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson51.4266.67%
Burglary50.890.00%
Other theft40.89-63.64%
Robbery20.710.00%
Drugs20.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.96-25.00%
Shoplifting173.74325.00%
Other theft113.0383.33%
Vehicle crime91.96125.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.60-46.15%
Burglary51.25150.00%
Public order50.89-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.530.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.53-15.15%
Anti-social behaviour134.998.33%
Public order82.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.42250.00%
Other theft61.25-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-42.86%
Shoplifting40.71-94.29%
Robbery20.710.00%
Burglary20.36-33.33%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7026.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences3312.4683.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.8833.33%
Public order92.1480.00%
Other theft81.600.00%
Vehicle crime71.42133.33%
Burglary31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5619.76-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences189.97-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.21-30.77%
Other theft81.60300.00%
Public order51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8933.33%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Vehicle crime30.71-40.00%
Drugs30.5350.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6821.5525.93%
Violence and sexual offences2012.11-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour133.5644.44%
Vehicle crime52.31150.00%
Public order40.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Drugs20.36-33.33%
Other theft20.36-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5422.081700.00%
Violence and sexual offences299.62-17.14%
Other theft105.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.78125.00%
Public order51.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Burglary30.53200.00%
Drugs30.530.00%
Robbery30.53200.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.36-33.33%
Theft from the person10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.649.38%
Other theft106.23-16.67%
Public order61.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.71-42.86%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Theft from the person30.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.5350.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.8252.38%
Other theft125.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.14-50.00%
Public order61.25-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson51.07150.00%
Shoplifting30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Burglary20.36100.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.740.00%
Public order112.490.00%
Other theft81.960.00%
Shoplifting41.420.00%
Bicycle theft30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 202413
April 202412
March 20249
February 202413
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 202314

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 300 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20248
June 202417
May 20244
April 202470
March 202456
February 202468
January 202454
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
July 202424
June 202421
May 202428
April 202433
March 202418
February 202420
January 202429
December 202335
November 202332
October 202321

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 202310
November 202312
October 20238

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Burglary3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Old King Street
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Ballance Street North
    Total7
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 5. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walcot Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lansdown Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. George Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Beehive Yard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Monmouth Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Stanhope Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Queen Square Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Bennett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Russell Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Guinea Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bartlett Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marlborough Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Nile Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Gay Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. The Circus
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Rivers Street Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Rivers Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. The Paragon
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Chatham Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ballance Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1