BA1 5LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA1 5LU

BA1 5LU, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 204 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.11 per 1,000 population. This BA1 5LU 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 5LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA1 5LU, encompassing approximately 4330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)

BA1 5LU 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

BA1 5LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5147.114.08%
Shoplifting3811.782.70%
Anti-social behaviour308.7815.38%
Public order226.93-24.14%
Criminal damage and arson175.08112.50%
Burglary143.9375.00%
Other theft143.23-22.22%
Vehicle crime43.23-63.64%
Other crime30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft30.6950.00%
Robbery30.69-40.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.23-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4947.118.89%
Shoplifting3711.325.71%
Public order298.5416.00%
Anti-social behaviour266.70-25.71%
Other theft186.0028.57%
Vehicle crime114.1610.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.54-42.86%
Burglary81.85-20.00%
Theft from the person71.85250.00%
Robbery51.62-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.1550.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4546.65-27.42%
Anti-social behaviour3510.392.94%
Shoplifting358.08-18.60%
Public order258.08-13.79%
Criminal damage and arson145.77250.00%
Other theft143.23-36.36%
Vehicle crime103.23100.00%
Burglary102.31150.00%
Robbery62.31-14.29%
Theft from the person21.39-60.00%
Drugs20.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6251.26-4.62%
Shoplifting4314.32152.94%
Anti-social behaviour349.93-10.53%
Public order297.8552.63%
Other theft226.7037.50%
Robbery75.0816.67%
Vehicle crime51.62150.00%
Theft from the person51.15150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-63.64%
Burglary40.92-42.86%
Drugs20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.46100.00%
Bicycle theft20.46100.00%
Other crime10.46-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6543.4112.07%
Anti-social behaviour3815.0115.15%
Public order198.78-32.14%
Shoplifting174.39-81.72%
Other theft163.9360.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.69120.00%
Burglary72.5440.00%
Robbery61.62200.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9356.3517.72%
Violence and sexual offences5821.4845.00%
Anti-social behaviour3313.390.00%
Public order287.6247.37%
Other theft106.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.31-16.67%
Burglary51.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.15-44.44%
Bicycle theft21.15100.00%
Robbery20.46-50.00%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Drugs10.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7951.03-13.19%
Violence and sexual offences4018.24-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour339.24-5.71%
Public order197.6218.75%
Other theft154.39150.00%
Burglary103.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.3128.57%
Vehicle crime62.08100.00%
Robbery41.3933.33%
Drugs30.92200.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9150.3419.74%
Violence and sexual offences4421.01-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour3510.1645.83%
Public order168.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.690.00%
Other theft61.62-64.71%
Burglary51.39150.00%
Robbery31.15-40.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.69-60.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7651.96204.00%
Violence and sexual offences5817.55-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour2413.3933.33%
Other theft175.54-22.73%
Public order163.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6916.67%
Robbery51.62400.00%
Bicycle theft51.1566.67%
Drugs51.150.00%
Vehicle crime41.15300.00%
Theft from the person30.92-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46-60.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6639.9526.92%
Shoplifting2515.24-24.24%
Other theft225.774.76%
Anti-social behaviour185.08-25.00%
Public order164.16-42.86%
Theft from the person73.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.62-50.00%
Burglary51.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft31.150.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5244.804.00%
Shoplifting3312.01-5.71%
Public order287.6247.37%
Anti-social behaviour246.47-29.41%
Other theft215.5461.54%
Criminal damage and arson124.85200.00%
Burglary102.7766.67%
Theft from the person42.3133.33%
Robbery30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.69-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.100.00%
Shoplifting3511.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour348.080.00%
Public order197.850.00%
Other theft134.390.00%
Vehicle crime73.000.00%
Burglary61.620.00%
Bicycle theft41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.920.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Theft from the person30.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 202435
June 202434
May 202438
April 202433
March 202433
February 202435
January 202424
December 202318
November 202324
October 202334

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

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

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202449
July 202445
June 202462
May 202465
April 202458
March 202440
February 202444
January 202458
December 202366
November 202352
October 202350

A total of 86 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 188 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202414
June 202422
May 202416
April 202410
March 202415
February 20246
January 202417
December 202322
November 202321
October 202313

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 266 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202429
July 202425
June 202429
May 202419
April 202428
March 202419
February 202416
January 202416
December 202316
November 202328
October 202319

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 602 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202437
July 202435
June 202443
May 202417
April 202493
March 202479
February 202491
January 202476
December 202325
November 202333
October 202335

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 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202414
June 20244
May 202411
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA1 5LU 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. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Saracen Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 14. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Henrietta Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 16. Caroline Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Nightclub
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Morford Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Walcot Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 26. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 27. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 28. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lansdown Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 30. George Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1