BA2 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 3BJ

BA2 3BJ, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 69.51 per 1,000 population. This BA2 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 3BJ, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 3BJ area, explore the BA2 3BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (33.33% increase)

BA2 3BJ 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

BA2 3BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4569.51-6.25%
Shoplifting4215.4823.53%
Anti-social behaviour3214.4533.33%
Other theft2311.0176.92%
Public order217.91-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.23300.00%
Burglary74.13250.00%
Robbery62.41200.00%
Theft from the person42.06100.00%
Other crime31.38-62.50%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-77.78%
Drugs10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4861.25-4.00%
Shoplifting3416.5225.93%
Public order3011.7066.67%
Anti-social behaviour2410.32-29.41%
Other theft138.26160.00%
Vehicle crime94.4712.50%
Other crime83.10700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.75-72.73%
Burglary21.03-60.00%
Robbery20.69-50.00%
Theft from the person20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5058.8411.11%
Anti-social behaviour3417.2161.90%
Shoplifting2711.70-20.59%
Public order189.29-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson116.19266.67%
Vehicle crime83.79300.00%
Burglary52.750.00%
Other theft51.72-44.44%
Theft from the person41.72100.00%
Robbery41.3833.33%
Drugs21.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

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 offences4549.55-21.05%
Shoplifting3415.4813.33%
Public order2311.7015.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.91-47.50%
Other theft97.23-18.18%
Robbery33.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.03-50.00%
Theft from the person20.69-33.33%
Drugs10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5766.7626.67%
Anti-social behaviour4019.6133.33%
Shoplifting3013.76-36.17%
Public order2010.32-13.04%
Criminal damage and arson156.88114.29%
Other theft115.16175.00%
Robbery63.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Theft from the person31.0350.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4755.069.30%
Violence and sexual offences4516.1715.38%
Anti-social behaviour3015.4815.38%
Public order2310.3227.78%
Criminal damage and arson77.9175.00%
Other theft42.41-42.86%
Theft from the person21.380.00%
Burglary10.69-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

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
Shoplifting4353.347.50%
Violence and sexual offences3914.80-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour2613.42-18.75%
Public order188.955.88%
Other theft76.19-41.67%
Burglary52.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-50.00%
Drugs31.3850.00%
Robbery31.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Theft from the person20.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4960.2211.36%
Shoplifting4016.862.56%
Anti-social behaviour3213.76-13.51%
Public order1711.0113.33%
Other theft125.859.09%
Criminal damage and arson84.13-42.86%
Robbery42.75300.00%
Theft from the person41.38300.00%
Bicycle theft31.38-40.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Drugs20.69-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences4461.25-8.33%
Shoplifting3915.1418.18%
Anti-social behaviour3713.4215.62%
Public order1512.73-48.28%
Criminal damage and arson145.16250.00%
Other theft114.82-26.67%
Drugs53.79150.00%
Bicycle theft51.72150.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4860.9120.00%
Shoplifting3316.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour3211.3610.34%
Public order2911.0161.11%
Other theft159.980.00%
Theft from the person55.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-42.86%
Burglary31.38-57.14%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Robbery20.69-33.33%
Other crime10.69-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4460.9122.22%
Violence and sexual offences4015.14-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour2913.76-35.56%
Public order189.98-28.00%
Other theft156.1966.67%
Burglary75.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.41-22.22%
Theft from the person42.410.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Robbery31.0350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Drugs10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5267.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour4517.890.00%
Shoplifting3615.480.00%
Public order2512.390.00%
Other theft98.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.100.00%
Burglary73.100.00%
Theft from the person42.410.00%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 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 202411
June 20243
May 202415
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 202414
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202413
July 20245
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 20247
February 202412
January 202411
December 202315
November 202315
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 257 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202430
July 202418
June 202423
May 202420
April 202423
March 202418
February 202417
January 202415
December 202329
November 202318
October 202325

A total of 382 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202424
July 202434
June 202421
May 202440
April 202430
March 202426
February 202432
January 202437
December 202332
November 202329
October 202345

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 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 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 562 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202448
July 202450
June 202445
May 202457
April 202445
March 202439
February 202449
January 202444
December 202348
November 202340
October 202352

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 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202434
July 202427
June 202434
May 202430
April 202447
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 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 3BJ 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. Sydenham Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 19. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 22. Crescent View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Lower Borough Walls
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Amery Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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