BA2 4EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 4EX

BA2 4EX, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.64 per 1,000 population. This BA2 4EX 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 4EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 4EX, encompassing approximately 2497 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 4EX area, explore the BA2 4EX 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 (9.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BA2 4EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16

BA2 4EX 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4551.649.76%
Shoplifting2118.01110.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.41-40.00%
Public order146.00-39.13%
Other theft105.60-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson104.0066.67%
Robbery44.00300.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Theft from the person20.80-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-94.44%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4158.8513.89%
Anti-social behaviour2516.41-3.85%
Public order2310.0121.05%
Vehicle crime189.2180.00%
Other theft117.2110.00%
Shoplifting104.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.00-33.33%
Theft from the person52.400.00%
Other crime42.00300.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3650.442.86%
Anti-social behaviour2614.4130.00%
Public order1910.4172.73%
Vehicle crime107.61233.33%
Other theft104.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.00350.00%
Shoplifting83.600.00%
Burglary23.20-33.33%
Drugs20.800.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3535.63-20.45%
Anti-social behaviour2014.01-41.18%
Public order118.01-8.33%
Shoplifting84.40-38.46%
Other theft53.20-50.00%
Burglary32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime31.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4450.0429.41%
Anti-social behaviour3417.6161.90%
Shoplifting1313.61-27.78%
Public order125.20-29.41%
Other theft104.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.00500.00%
Robbery22.400.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3444.0417.24%
Anti-social behaviour2113.61-4.55%
Shoplifting188.4120.00%
Public order177.2141.67%
Other theft106.8166.67%
Vehicle crime34.00200.00%
Drugs21.20-50.00%
Theft from the person20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2942.83-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour2211.6146.67%
Shoplifting158.8125.00%
Public order126.0050.00%
Other theft64.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.40100.00%
Bicycle theft42.40100.00%
Drugs41.600.00%
Burglary41.6033.33%
Robbery21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.6385.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.81-34.78%
Shoplifting126.00-29.41%
Public order84.800.00%
Other theft33.20-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.20-50.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Bicycle theft21.200.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2337.2315.00%
Violence and sexual offences209.21-25.93%
Shoplifting178.01-5.56%
Public order86.81-42.86%
Other theft83.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.2050.00%
Drugs42.40100.00%
Theft from the person21.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2740.43-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour2010.8142.86%
Shoplifting188.010.00%
Public order147.21-22.22%
Other theft55.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-20.00%
Theft from the person41.60100.00%
Bicycle theft31.600.00%
Burglary31.20-25.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3545.24-2.78%
Public order1814.0180.00%
Shoplifting187.2180.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.21-54.84%
Other theft75.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-37.50%
Burglary42.00-42.86%
Bicycle theft31.600.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Theft from the person20.80-33.33%
Other crime20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3648.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour3114.410.00%
Public order1012.410.00%
Shoplifting104.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.000.00%
Other theft73.200.00%
Burglary72.800.00%
Bicycle theft32.800.00%
Theft from the person31.200.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 202426
June 202420
May 202434
April 202421
March 202422
February 202415
January 202423
December 202320
November 202314
October 202331

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202419
June 202411
May 202412
April 202417
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 202314
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 168 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202410
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 202418
March 202415
February 202412
January 202417
December 202318
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202441
July 202436
June 202435
May 202444
April 202434
March 202429
February 202437
January 202420
December 202327
November 202335
October 202336

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202418
July 202410
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 4EX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences25
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery2
  • 4. Railway Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Terrace Walk
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North Parade Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbeygate Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Abbey Green
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kingston Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Claverton Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 11. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Old Orchard Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Vane Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Armes Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Abbey Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Excelsior Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. North Parade
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Laura Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Raby Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Lime Grove Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pulteney Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1