MARKET WALK, BS31 1FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS31 1FS

MARKET WALK, BS31 1FS, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.80 per 1,000 population. This BS31 1FS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS31 postcode area, which has experienced 114 crimes and a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS31 1FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS31 1FS, encompassing approximately 1912 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS31 1FS area, explore the BS31 1FS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS31 1FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • High Street with total crimes: 13
  • Hawthorns Lane with total crimes: 4

MARKET WALK, BS31 1FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.80-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour158.8915.38%
Public order87.840.00%
Shoplifting74.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.6666.67%
Vehicle crime32.61200.00%
Other theft11.57-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2233.99-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour1311.50-31.58%
Shoplifting96.8012.50%
Public order84.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.180.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2638.69333.33%
Anti-social behaviour1913.5972.73%
Public order99.9312.50%
Shoplifting84.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.18200.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1119.870.00%
Public order85.75700.00%
Shoplifting84.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.18-60.00%
Other theft13.14-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.0115.38%
Anti-social behaviour117.84-21.43%
Other theft55.750.00%
Shoplifting42.6133.33%
Burglary32.09200.00%
Drugs21.57100.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Public order11.05-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1424.57-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences137.3218.18%
Public order76.80133.33%
Other theft53.660.00%
Shoplifting32.61200.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-87.50%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1825.6228.57%
Violence and sexual offences119.4157.14%
Criminal damage and arson85.75100.00%
Other theft54.18150.00%
Public order32.61-25.00%
Burglary11.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1423.53-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.32-53.33%
Public order43.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-20.00%
Shoplifting42.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.0950.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other theft21.57100.00%
Robbery21.05100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1526.14-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences157.84-6.25%
Shoplifting77.84-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.6666.67%
Vehicle crime22.61100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%
Other theft10.52-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1730.85-39.29%
Violence and sexual offences168.8945.45%
Shoplifting98.37125.00%
Other theft54.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-57.14%
Public order31.57-57.14%
Burglary21.57-60.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2836.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences1114.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.750.00%
Public order73.660.00%
Burglary53.660.00%
Shoplifting42.610.00%
Bicycle theft22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 202414
March 202418
February 202414
January 202415
December 202317
November 202328

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202422
July 202426
June 20246
May 202415
April 202413
March 202411
February 20247
January 202415
December 202316
November 202311

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS31 1FS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. High Street
    Total13
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Hawthorns Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashton Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 6. Pool Barton
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gaston Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gooseberry Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Carpenters Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Temple Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Newland Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Fox And Hounds Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Marks Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1