WELLSWAY, BA2 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 4SA

WELLSWAY, BA2 4SA, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population. This BA2 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 4SA, encompassing approximately 2820 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BA2 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Old Wells Road with total crimes: 9
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 2

WELLSWAY, BA2 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.7062.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13150.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8450.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.74-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.840.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2413.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.510.00%
Public order41.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.42-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.41-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences95.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.7012.50%
Violence and sexual offences96.38800.00%
Vehicle crime33.190.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting169.5745.45%
Anti-social behaviour35.6750.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.22-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting158.5166.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.320.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.0328.57%
Violence and sexual offences43.1933.33%
Public order11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73.55-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.4850.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.840.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20249
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 20248
June 202424
May 202416
April 202418
March 202416
February 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting11
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Wells Road
    Total9
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Lynbrook Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Milton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bloomfield Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1