BA1 5AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 5AF

BA1 5AF, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 248.78 per 1,000 population. This BA1 5AF 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 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 5AF, encompassing approximately 498 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA1 5AF area, explore the BA1 5AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (9.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BA1 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

BA1 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45248.789.76%
Shoplifting2390.28109.09%
Anti-social behaviour1546.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1130.09120.00%
Other theft922.07-40.00%
Public order918.06-62.50%
Robbery318.0650.00%
Theft from the person36.02-57.14%
Drugs26.020.00%
Burglary14.01-50.00%
Other crime12.01-75.00%
Bicycle theft12.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-94.44%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41306.962.50%
Public order2482.2620.00%
Anti-social behaviour2048.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime1840.1380.00%
Other theft1536.1150.00%
Shoplifting1130.0937.50%
Theft from the person722.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson514.04-37.50%
Other crime410.03300.00%
Possession of weapons28.030.00%
Robbery24.010.00%
Drugs24.010.00%
Burglary24.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40256.8021.21%
Anti-social behaviour2580.2556.25%
Public order2050.1666.67%
Vehicle crime1040.13233.33%
Other theft1020.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson820.06300.00%
Shoplifting816.05-11.11%
Drugs216.050.00%
Robbery24.010.00%
Bicycle theft24.01100.00%
Other crime14.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33176.55-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour1666.21-52.94%
Public order1232.109.09%
Shoplifting924.0828.57%
Other theft618.06-33.33%
Burglary312.0450.00%
Vehicle crime36.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.02-66.67%
Theft from the person24.01100.00%
Bicycle theft14.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41234.7346.43%
Anti-social behaviour3482.2654.55%
Public order1168.21-38.89%
Other theft922.07-18.18%
Shoplifting718.06-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson614.04200.00%
Burglary212.040.00%
Robbery24.01100.00%
Vehicle crime24.01-33.33%
Theft from the person14.010.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28206.643.70%
Anti-social behaviour2256.1810.00%
Public order1844.1480.00%
Shoplifting1236.11300.00%
Other theft1124.0857.14%
Vehicle crime322.07200.00%
Drugs26.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.01-66.67%
Bicycle theft24.01-33.33%
Theft from the person14.010.00%
Possession of weapons12.010.00%
Robbery12.010.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27166.528.00%
Anti-social behaviour2054.1753.85%
Public order1040.1311.11%
Other theft720.0675.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.0450.00%
Drugs412.040.00%
Bicycle theft38.030.00%
Shoplifting36.02-70.00%
Burglary26.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25146.4613.64%
Anti-social behaviour1350.16-35.00%
Shoplifting1026.08-9.09%
Public order920.0650.00%
Other theft418.06-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson48.03-20.00%
Burglary38.030.00%
Theft from the person26.020.00%
Robbery14.01-50.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22172.54-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour2044.140.00%
Shoplifting1140.13-35.29%
Other theft922.0728.57%
Public order618.06-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson512.0425.00%
Vehicle crime410.03300.00%
Bicycle theft38.03200.00%
Theft from the person26.02-33.33%
Drugs24.010.00%
Robbery24.01100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23188.59-25.81%
Anti-social behaviour2046.1466.67%
Shoplifting1740.130.00%
Public order1334.11-23.53%
Other theft726.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson414.040.00%
Theft from the person38.030.00%
Drugs26.02100.00%
Burglary24.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft14.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Robbery12.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31204.64-6.06%
Public order1762.19112.50%
Shoplifting1734.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1234.11-55.56%
Other theft824.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.05-50.00%
Burglary38.03-62.50%
Theft from the person36.020.00%
Other crime26.020.00%
Possession of weapons14.010.00%
Bicycle theft12.010.00%
Drugs12.01-50.00%
Robbery12.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33238.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour2766.210.00%
Shoplifting1754.170.00%
Other theft834.110.00%
Public order816.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.050.00%
Burglary816.050.00%
Theft from the person316.050.00%
Drugs26.020.00%
Other crime24.010.00%
Vehicle crime24.010.00%
Bicycle theft14.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202411
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 20243
February 202410
January 202411
December 202317
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
July 202440
June 202433
May 202441
April 202428
March 202427
February 202425
January 202422
December 202323
November 202331
October 202333

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202420
July 202425
June 202416
May 202434
April 202422
March 202420
February 202413
January 202420
December 202320
November 202312
October 202327

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 157 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202424
July 202420
June 202412
May 202411
April 202418
March 202410
February 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202418
July 202410
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 5AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 4. Railway Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. North Parade Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Old Orchard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Vane Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Excelsior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. North Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Grove Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Laura Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Raby Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Lime Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pulteney Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1