WELLSWAY, BA2 2AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 2AA

WELLSWAY, BA2 2AA, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This BA2 2AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA2 postcode area, which has experienced 516 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA2 2AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 2AA, encompassing approximately 4115 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 2AA area, explore the BA2 2AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA2 2AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Old Wells Road with total crimes: 9
  • Crescent View with total crimes: 2

WELLSWAY, BA2 2AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting138.7562.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.16133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.700.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Public order20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.370.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.24-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.37-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.94-20.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting248.7550.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.83-54.55%
Public order31.2150.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting168.99-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences113.89-15.38%
Vehicle crime42.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.970.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting188.2612.50%
Violence and sexual offences134.37550.00%
Vehicle crime23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting165.8345.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.49-66.67%
Public order20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.32-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.6720.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting156.5666.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting94.6228.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.19100.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting72.43-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences21.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting124.8650.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.73-25.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting84.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.940.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Public order30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 202424
May 202416
April 202418
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 202411
April 202413
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 2AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Wells Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Crescent View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Milton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Beechen Cliff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bloomfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Durley Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1