BA2 5RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 5RF

BA2 5RF, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.75 per 1,000 population. This BA2 5RF 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 5RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 5RF, encompassing approximately 1768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 5RF area, explore the BA2 5RF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA2 5RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Wellsway Park with total crimes: 7

BA2 5RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1723.75466.67%
Violence and sexual offences89.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.52100.00%
Public order63.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.39-33.33%
Burglary11.130.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.2375.00%
Public order47.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2650.00%
Shoplifting31.70-76.92%
Other theft31.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70200.00%
Robbery11.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1320.92550.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.35-33.33%
Public order44.5233.33%
Possession of weapons32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.70140.00%
Other theft46.790.00%
Burglary32.260.00%
Public order31.70200.00%
Shoplifting21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.39-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.8350.00%
Shoplifting21.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.44-12.50%
Shoplifting43.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.4042.86%
Violence and sexual offences85.6633.33%
Shoplifting54.520.00%
Public order22.830.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.70133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.96-45.45%
Shoplifting53.39-37.50%
Burglary22.83-66.67%
Public order21.13100.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.2322.22%
Shoplifting86.22-20.00%
Burglary64.52500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.39-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.6680.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.830.00%
Theft from the person21.130.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.18-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences52.8366.67%
Other crime22.830.00%
Public order21.13100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In October 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
Shoplifting79.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.960.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20243
July 202413
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 202411
December 20239
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 5RF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wellsway Park
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Lympsham Green
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kempthorne Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cranmore Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ridge Green Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Banwell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fullers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1