MAGDALEN ROAD, BA2 4QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 4QA

MAGDALEN ROAD, BA2 4QA, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.42 per 1,000 population. This BA2 4QA 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 4QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 4QA, encompassing approximately 3687 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 4QA area, explore the BA2 4QA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)

BA2 4QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Kingsmead North with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

MAGDALEN ROAD, BA2 4QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.4226.67%
Shoplifting185.155.88%
Other theft124.8850.00%
Public order103.25-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.36-28.57%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1717.9054.55%
Violence and sexual offences154.61-6.25%
Public order114.0722.22%
Other theft82.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-41.67%
Vehicle crime31.9050.00%
Other crime30.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.5445.45%
Anti-social behaviour124.3471.43%
Shoplifting113.25-56.00%
Public order92.9812.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.4450.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2516.0038.89%
Violence and sexual offences116.78-66.67%
Public order82.98-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.17-56.25%
Other theft31.90-25.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.54-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.3957.14%
Shoplifting188.95-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour164.88100.00%
Public order144.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8050.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Other theft41.08100.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2920.0720.83%
Violence and sexual offences217.8610.53%
Public order85.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour82.17-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Theft from the person21.08100.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2419.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences196.51-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour155.1566.67%
Public order64.07-33.33%
Other theft31.63-57.14%
Drugs10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.2515.79%
Shoplifting165.97-30.43%
Public order94.34125.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.44-35.71%
Other theft72.44250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-25.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2318.9853.33%
Violence and sexual offences196.24-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour145.1516.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.80100.00%
Public order41.08-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Other theft20.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.889.09%
Shoplifting156.5115.38%
Public order144.07366.67%
Anti-social behaviour123.809.09%
Other theft43.25-20.00%
Theft from the person31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.44-12.00%
Shoplifting135.97-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.53-38.89%
Other theft52.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Public order31.08-80.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Theft from the person20.540.00%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Bicycle theft20.54100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.780.00%
Public order154.880.00%
Shoplifting144.070.00%
Other theft73.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Theft from the person20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202416
June 202411
May 202433
April 202421
March 202419
February 202422
January 202419
December 202324
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20247
May 202416
April 20248
March 202415
February 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 202311
October 202318

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 20248
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 202314
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202417
July 202411
June 202425
May 202418
April 202429
March 202424
February 202416
January 202423
December 202315
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsmead North
    Total12
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Riverside Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. St James'S Parade
    Total7
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Crescent View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Amery Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Beechen Cliff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bloomfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Kingsmead West
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Southgate Street
    Total1
    Public order1