BA2 5SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 5SP

BA2 5SP, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.88 per 1,000 population. This BA2 5SP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA2 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA2 5SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 5SP, encompassing approximately 1434 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA2 5SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Down Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Hansford Mews with total crimes: 1

BA2 5SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.88-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.07-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences25.580.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.46125.00%
Other theft36.280.00%
Vehicle crime22.09100.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In May 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 offences710.4675.00%
Shoplifting44.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.28-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.49-20.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.37200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.18400.00%
Public order13.490.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-50.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.58-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.97100.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences511.16150.00%
Shoplifting53.49150.00%
Vehicle crime23.49100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-75.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.180.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20248
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Down Avenue
    Total3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hansford Mews
    Total1
    Public order1