THE OVAL, BA2 2HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 2HB

THE OVAL, BA2 2HB, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.74 per 1,000 population. This BA2 2HB 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 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 2HB, encompassing approximately 4375 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA2 2HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Moorfields Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ashford Road with total crimes: 2

THE OVAL, BA2 2HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.74-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-50.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.57500.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.74-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson30.9150.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.260.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.0357.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.43-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.570.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.46100.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.11-23.08%
Public order32.29200.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.80225.00%
Burglary42.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.51100.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.74200.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.91200.00%
Public order30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.740.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 202410
January 202413
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moorfields Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lymore Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Monksdale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Englishcombe Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Kingsfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Stirtingale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1