WELLSWAY, BA2 4RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 4RZ

WELLSWAY, BA2 4RZ, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.15 per 1,000 population. This BA2 4RZ 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 4RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 4RZ, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA2 4RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bloomfield Road with total crimes: 12
  • Old Wells Road with total crimes: 9
  • Meare Road with total crimes: 5

WELLSWAY, BA2 4RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1315.15550.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.03-14.29%
Public order33.25200.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7416.67%
Vehicle crime23.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.57-45.45%
Public order23.25-33.33%
Shoplifting21.08-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-83.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.52450.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.95200.00%
Public order33.2550.00%
Shoplifting31.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.49300.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.03250.00%
Burglary23.790.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.08-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.03300.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-50.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.79-55.56%
Other theft12.160.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5780.00%
Public order24.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.49150.00%
Shoplifting42.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.16-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.490.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bloomfield Road
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson12
  • 2. Old Wells Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Meare Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Lynbrook Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ivy Bank Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1