BA2 5RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 5RR

BA2 5RR, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.47 per 1,000 population. This BA2 5RR 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 5RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 5RR, encompassing approximately 1557 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 5RR area, explore the BA2 5RR 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: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BA2 5RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10
  • Lympsham Green with total crimes: 4

BA2 5RR 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1722.47466.67%
Violence and sexual offences710.92-41.67%
Public order44.49-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Burglary11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.70100.00%
Public order57.7166.67%
Shoplifting33.21-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.34550.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.35-45.45%
Public order33.8550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.13120.00%
Other theft37.060.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-66.67%

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 behaviour610.27200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.85150.00%
Shoplifting23.21-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.71-20.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.92400.00%
Shoplifting53.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Public order11.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.27-37.50%
Public order33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-80.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.48-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.14-44.44%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Other crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

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
Shoplifting1019.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.78200.00%
Other theft21.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.27-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.93-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 5RR 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. Lympsham Green
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hansford Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Frome Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kempthorne Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cranmore Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1