BA2 3HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 3HA

BA2 3HA, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.41 per 1,000 population. This BA2 3HA 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 3HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 3HA, encompassing approximately 3074 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)

BA2 3HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Kingsmead Square with total crimes: 14
  • Kingsmead North with total crimes: 12

BA2 3HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3037.413.45%
Shoplifting249.764.35%
Other theft137.8130.00%
Public order134.23-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour114.23-15.38%
Burglary63.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.95400.00%
Robbery51.63150.00%
Vehicle crime21.63-60.00%
Other crime20.65-60.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2936.76-6.45%
Shoplifting239.43109.09%
Public order187.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour135.86-13.33%
Other theft104.2366.67%
Vehicle crime53.2525.00%
Other crime51.630.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Theft from the person20.65-60.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.88-3.12%
Anti-social behaviour1510.087.14%
Public order144.880.00%
Shoplifting114.55-60.71%
Other theft63.5820.00%
Theft from the person51.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6333.33%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Burglary31.30200.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3234.81-34.69%
Shoplifting2810.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.11-44.00%
Public order144.55-12.50%
Other theft54.5525.00%
Vehicle crime41.63-20.00%
Robbery31.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-70.00%
Theft from the person20.98-33.33%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4946.8413.95%
Anti-social behaviour2515.9419.05%
Shoplifting208.13-25.93%
Public order166.516.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.2066.67%
Vehicle crime53.250.00%
Robbery51.63400.00%
Other theft41.63-60.00%
Theft from the person31.30-85.71%
Other crime20.980.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4347.177.50%
Shoplifting2713.9928.57%
Theft from the person218.78-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour216.83-8.70%
Public order156.83-16.67%
Other theft104.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25200.00%
Robbery11.95-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4049.7729.03%
Theft from the person2913.012800.00%
Anti-social behaviour239.43-8.00%
Shoplifting217.48-25.00%
Public order186.8363.64%
Other theft105.8611.11%
Vehicle crime23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-66.67%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3138.71-31.11%
Shoplifting2810.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour259.1113.64%
Public order118.13-38.89%
Other theft93.58-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.93-45.45%
Burglary31.95200.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.33-75.00%
Theft from the person10.33-96.55%
Bicycle theft10.33-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4558.2321.62%
Theft from the person2914.64-12.12%
Shoplifting289.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.11-8.33%
Public order187.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.86175.00%
Other theft113.58-26.67%
Robbery43.58100.00%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3752.702.78%
Theft from the person3312.0432.00%
Public order2410.7326.32%
Anti-social behaviour247.81-4.00%
Other theft157.810.00%
Shoplifting144.88-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.55-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary30.98-25.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3652.37-28.00%
Theft from the person2511.7119.05%
Anti-social behaviour258.13-7.41%
Shoplifting228.13-4.35%
Public order197.16-20.83%
Other theft156.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8816.67%
Burglary42.2833.33%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5057.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour2716.260.00%
Public order248.780.00%
Shoplifting237.810.00%
Theft from the person217.480.00%
Other theft156.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.880.00%
Burglary31.950.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 453 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202429
July 202431
June 202432
May 202449
April 202443
March 202440
February 202431
January 202445
December 202337
November 202336
October 202350

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 202411
December 202315
November 202315
October 202315

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 269 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202411
June 202428
May 202420
April 202427
March 202421
February 202428
January 202428
December 202314
November 202322
October 202323

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 204 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202414
June 202414
May 202416
April 202415
March 202418
February 202411
January 202418
December 202324
November 202319
October 202324

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 172 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202421
March 202429
February 20241
January 202429
December 202333
November 202325
October 202321

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202415
June 202414
May 202425
April 202421
March 202423
February 202425
January 202422
December 202324
November 202325
October 202327

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

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

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Kingsmead Square
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Riverside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Westgate Buildings
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. James Street West
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Sydenham Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Charles Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 14. Crescent View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Lower Borough Walls
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Amery Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Beechen Cliff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bloomfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Lower Oldfield Park
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Kingsmead West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Sydenham Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westmoreland Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hot Bath Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Southgate Street
    Total1
    Public order1