BA2 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 1SW

BA2 1SW, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.94 per 1,000 population. This BA2 1SW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA2 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA2 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 1SW, encompassing approximately 2004 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 1SW area, explore the BA2 1SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

BA2 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pennard Green with total crimes: 12
  • Redland Park with total crimes: 8
  • Linley Close with total crimes: 4

BA2 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.9413.64%
Criminal damage and arson712.47600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4925.00%
Public order52.49150.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.9515.79%
Anti-social behaviour410.97-20.00%
Other theft32.000.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Public order21.50-33.33%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.4646.15%
Anti-social behaviour59.48150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4925.00%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Public order31.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.97-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson46.48300.00%
Other theft42.00-20.00%
Public order32.00200.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.965.56%
Other theft59.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.9628.57%
Criminal damage and arson48.9833.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-72.73%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Robbery11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.96-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour116.98450.00%
Vehicle crime35.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Drugs11.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.96-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson38.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.4530.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.97-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.49-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.490.00%
Public order11.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.9820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.99100.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Robbery31.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.49-50.00%
Public order31.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.50-33.33%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.430.00%
Other theft812.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.990.00%
Public order42.990.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 243 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202422
June 202419
May 202413
April 202419
March 202418
February 202414
January 202417
December 202326
November 202320
October 202325
September 202325

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 202411
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 1SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pennard Green
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Redland Park
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Linley Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woodhouse Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Avon Park
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walwyn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Watery Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pennyquick View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Carrs Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Connection Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cleeve Green
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Newton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Day Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rudmore Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Brassmill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1