WELLS ROAD, BA2 3AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 3AP

WELLS ROAD, BA2 3AP, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 201 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 71.37 per 1,000 population. This BA2 3AP 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 3AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 3AP, encompassing approximately 2816 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 3AP area, explore the BA2 3AP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA2 3AP area, visit the BA2 3AP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (32.00% increase)

BA2 3AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

WELLS ROAD, BA2 3AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4471.37-12.00%
Shoplifting4115.6220.59%
Anti-social behaviour3314.5632.00%
Other theft2211.7257.14%
Public order227.81-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson127.81300.00%
Burglary74.26250.00%
Robbery62.49200.00%
Theft from the person42.13100.00%
Other crime31.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-77.78%
Drugs10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5065.33-5.66%
Shoplifting3417.7525.93%
Public order3112.0763.16%
Anti-social behaviour2511.01-28.57%
Other theft148.88100.00%
Vehicle crime94.970.00%
Other crime93.20800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-75.00%
Burglary21.07-60.00%
Robbery20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5363.9117.78%
Anti-social behaviour3518.8266.67%
Shoplifting2712.43-20.59%
Public order199.59-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson126.75300.00%
Vehicle crime94.26800.00%
Other theft73.20-22.22%
Burglary52.490.00%
Theft from the person41.78100.00%
Robbery41.4233.33%
Drugs21.42100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4550.77-26.23%
Shoplifting3415.9813.33%
Public order2312.079.52%
Anti-social behaviour218.17-47.50%
Other theft97.46-35.71%
Robbery33.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-80.00%
Theft from the person21.07-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6171.3729.79%
Anti-social behaviour4021.6633.33%
Shoplifting3014.20-37.50%
Public order2110.65-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson157.46114.29%
Other theft145.3355.56%
Robbery64.970.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Theft from the person31.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4860.7211.63%
Violence and sexual offences4717.0420.51%
Anti-social behaviour3016.6915.38%
Public order2410.6533.33%
Other theft98.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.2075.00%
Theft from the person32.4950.00%
Drugs11.07-75.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4355.747.50%
Violence and sexual offences3915.27-22.00%
Anti-social behaviour2613.85-18.75%
Public order189.235.88%
Other theft86.39-38.46%
Burglary52.84150.00%
Drugs41.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-50.00%
Robbery31.42-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.07-33.33%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Theft from the person20.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5062.8513.64%
Shoplifting4017.752.56%
Anti-social behaviour3214.20-11.11%
Public order1711.366.25%
Other theft136.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.62-42.86%
Robbery42.84300.00%
Theft from the person41.42300.00%
Bicycle theft31.42-50.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs20.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4464.27-12.00%
Shoplifting3915.6218.18%
Anti-social behaviour3613.8516.13%
Public order1612.78-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson145.68180.00%
Other theft134.97-18.75%
Bicycle theft64.62200.00%
Drugs52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime41.78300.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.36-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5064.2719.05%
Shoplifting3317.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3111.726.90%
Public order2811.0133.33%
Other theft169.94-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson55.68-28.57%
Theft from the person51.7825.00%
Drugs31.7850.00%
Burglary31.07-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.07-33.33%
Robbery20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4466.0422.22%
Violence and sexual offences4215.62-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour2914.91-35.56%
Public order2110.30-22.22%
Other theft177.4688.89%
Burglary76.04-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.49-30.00%
Theft from the person42.490.00%
Bicycle theft31.420.00%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Robbery31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Drugs21.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5472.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour4519.170.00%
Shoplifting3615.980.00%
Public order2712.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.590.00%
Other theft93.550.00%
Burglary83.200.00%
Theft from the person42.840.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202412
June 20243
May 202415
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 202414
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 151 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 20247
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 20248
February 202413
January 202413
December 202316
November 202317
October 20239

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 267 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
July 202419
June 202423
May 202421
April 202424
March 202418
February 202417
January 202416
December 202328
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 383 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202425
July 202435
June 202421
May 202440
April 202430
March 202426
February 202432
January 202436
December 202331
November 202329
October 202345

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 579 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202450
July 202453
June 202445
May 202461
April 202447
March 202439
February 202450
January 202444
December 202350
November 202342
October 202354

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 449 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202434
July 202427
June 202434
May 202430
April 202448
March 202443
February 202440
January 202439
December 202333
November 202344
October 202336

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20249
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 3AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total22
    Shoplifting13
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Railway Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Westgate Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Riverside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Bath Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 16. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 18. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 21. Crescent View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Lower Borough Walls
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Amery Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Old Orchard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Beechen Cliff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kingsmead West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Hot Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Southgate Street
    Total1
    Public order1