BA2 3EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 3EG

BA2 3EG, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.30 per 1,000 population. This BA2 3EG 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 3EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 3EG, encompassing approximately 2680 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)

BA2 3EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 14

BA2 3EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4262.307.69%
Shoplifting3715.675.71%
Anti-social behaviour2413.8041.18%
Public order188.95-18.18%
Other theft166.7245.45%
Robbery85.97300.00%
Burglary72.98133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.61200.00%
Theft from the person22.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.75-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3955.212.63%
Shoplifting3514.5534.62%
Public order2213.0629.41%
Anti-social behaviour178.21-41.38%
Other theft116.3457.14%
Other crime64.10500.00%
Vehicle crime42.24-33.33%
Theft from the person41.49-33.33%
Burglary31.49-57.14%
Robbery21.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-80.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3856.71-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour2914.1838.10%
Shoplifting2610.82-25.71%
Public order179.70-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson106.34233.33%
Burglary73.73600.00%
Other theft72.610.00%
Theft from the person62.61200.00%
Vehicle crime62.24100.00%
Robbery32.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4251.11-26.32%
Shoplifting3515.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour2113.06-38.24%
Public order197.830.00%
Other theft77.09-22.22%
Vehicle crime32.61-40.00%
Robbery31.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-72.73%
Theft from the person21.12-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5766.7811.76%
Anti-social behaviour3421.2641.67%
Shoplifting2812.68-36.36%
Public order1910.45-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson117.0957.14%
Other theft94.10-10.00%
Robbery63.36500.00%
Vehicle crime52.240.00%
Theft from the person31.87-86.36%
Other crime21.120.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5167.530.00%
Shoplifting4419.037.32%
Anti-social behaviour2416.42-14.29%
Theft from the person228.95-26.67%
Public order218.21-4.55%
Other theft107.83-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.73250.00%
Robbery12.61-75.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5174.6127.50%
Shoplifting4119.037.89%
Theft from the person3015.30900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2811.197.69%
Public order2210.4546.67%
Other theft128.2120.00%
Robbery44.48100.00%
Drugs31.4950.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-71.43%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4055.59-25.93%
Shoplifting3814.92-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour2614.18-3.70%
Public order159.70-21.05%
Other theft105.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.73-41.67%
Burglary32.6150.00%
Theft from the person31.12-90.32%
Drugs21.120.00%
Robbery20.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5480.965.88%
Shoplifting4020.1514.29%
Theft from the person3114.92-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour2711.570.00%
Public order1910.07-26.92%
Other theft147.09-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson125.22140.00%
Bicycle theft54.480.00%
Robbery41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime31.49200.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Burglary20.75-60.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5179.4613.33%
Theft from the person3619.0338.46%
Shoplifting3513.43-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2713.06-12.90%
Public order2610.0718.18%
Other theft229.7010.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.21-28.57%
Burglary51.87-16.67%
Robbery21.87-33.33%
Drugs10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences4579.09-31.82%
Shoplifting4216.7913.51%
Anti-social behaviour3115.67-22.50%
Theft from the person2611.5718.18%
Public order229.70-24.14%
Other theft208.2117.65%
Criminal damage and arson77.4616.67%
Burglary62.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft42.24100.00%
Robbery31.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6687.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour4024.620.00%
Shoplifting3714.920.00%
Public order2913.800.00%
Theft from the person2210.820.00%
Other theft178.210.00%
Burglary86.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.980.00%
Robbery32.240.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Bicycle theft21.120.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202429
June 202421
May 202434
April 202424
March 202428
February 202426
January 202427
December 202327
November 202331
October 202340

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202322
November 202320
October 202317

A total of 249 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202417
June 202419
May 202419
April 202421
March 202422
February 202415
January 202419
December 202326
November 202322
October 202329

A total of 187 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 202422
March 202430
February 20243
January 202431
December 202336
November 202326
October 202322

A total of 576 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202439
July 202438
June 202442
May 202457
April 202451
March 202451
February 202440
January 202454
December 202351
November 202345
October 202366

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202410
June 20243
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202435
July 202426
June 202435
May 202428
April 202444
March 202441
February 202438
January 202440
December 202335
November 202342
October 202337

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting15
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Westgate Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Riverside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bath Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Sydenham Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Stall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 17. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 18. Monmouth Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Crescent View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Lower Borough Walls
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Amery Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Beechen Cliff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Kingsmead West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Sydenham Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Westmoreland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hot Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Southgate Street
    Total1
    Public order1