BA2 5SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 5SR

BA2 5SR, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.17 per 1,000 population. This BA2 5SR 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 5SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 5SR, encompassing approximately 1885 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (466.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BA2 5SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chelwood Drive with total crimes: 20
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Hospital with total crimes: 10

BA2 5SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.1769.23%
Shoplifting1711.67466.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.02400.00%
Public order52.6525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.650.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.7985.71%
Public order46.9033.33%
Shoplifting32.12-76.92%
Vehicle crime21.59100.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1315.38550.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.90-46.15%
Public order33.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-83.33%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.8585.71%
Anti-social behaviour66.900.00%
Other theft33.180.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1850.00%
Shoplifting21.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.6714.29%
Shoplifting44.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-40.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.71-28.57%
Shoplifting52.650.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Public order11.06-80.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.79133.33%
Public order53.710.00%
Shoplifting52.65-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences52.65-44.44%
Burglary22.65-60.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.44-18.18%
Shoplifting84.77-20.00%
Burglary54.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.97266.67%
Shoplifting105.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Other theft11.06-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.08-28.57%
Other theft32.650.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5950.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.71200.00%
Public order21.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.06-80.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.730.00%
Shoplifting65.300.00%
Public order33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 20233
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 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
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chelwood Drive
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total10
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lympsham Green
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 8. The Beeches
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Fullers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Willow Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1