Bath and North East Somerset Crime Overview
Bath and North East Somerset is the third most dangerous city in the South West, and among the top 20 safest overall out of the UK's cities. The overall crime rate in Bath and North East Somerset in 2020 was 31 crimes per 1,000 people.
The most common crimes in Bath and North East Somerset are violence and sexual offences, with 1,974 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 10. This is 19% lower than 2019's figure of 2,354 offences and a difference of 1.97 from 2019's crime rate of 12. Bath and North East Somerset's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 28 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 32% from 2019's figure of 37 crimes.
Bath and North East Somerset Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Bath and North East Somerset This Year
| Bath and North East Somerset | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,914 | 9.90 |
| Bicycle Theft | 116 | 0.60 |
| Burglary | 331 | 1.71 |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 645 | 3.34 |
| Drugs | 133 | 0.69 |
| Other Crime | 77 | 0.40 |
| Other Theft | 543 | 2.81 |
| Possession of Weapons | 28 | 0.14 |
| Public Order | 873 | 4.52 |
| Robbery | 105 | 0.54 |
| Shoplifting | 696 | 3.60 |
| Theft From the Person | 59 | 0.31 |
| Vehicle Crime | 390 | 2.02 |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,974 | 10.21 |
Bath and North East Somerset Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.83 | 0.92 | 0.68 | 0.60 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.50 | 0.40 | 0.64 | 0.69 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.40 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.14 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5 | 4.5 | Safer |
| Robbery | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.42 | 0.54 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person | 0.36 | 0.43 | 0.69 | 0.31 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | Safer |
Comparing Bath and North East Somerset to the UK's Major Cities
| Cities | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bath and North East Somerset | 30.89 | - |
| Coventry | 71.50 | 57% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 73.99 | 58% more dangerous |
| Kirklees | 74.23 | 58% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 77.18 | 60% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 79.19 | 61% more dangerous |
| London | 80.70 | 62% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 89.02 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 91.57 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 91.90 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 102.51 | 70% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 105.94 | 71% more dangerous |
Crime in Bath and North East Somerset During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bath and North East Somerset change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Bath and North East Somerset saw a 400% increase in theft from the person. Bath and North East Somerset saw a large fall in possession of weapons during June, when it fell by 75% compared to June in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Bath and North East Somerset's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -27% | +6% | +16% | +24% | 0% | -6% | +6% | -11% | +12% |
| Bicycle Theft | -44% | +17% | -40% | +60% | -24% | -43% | +29% | -54% | -9% |
| Burglary | - | -42% | -46% | -4% | -50% | -32% | -45% | -36% | -14% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -13% | -61% | +72% | +17% | +46% | +30% | +33% | +60% | +24% |
| Drugs | -63% | +63% | -17% | +83% | +13% | -45% | +120% | +31% | -21% |
| Other Crime | +17% | -17% | +200% | +133% | -14% | +100% | +67% | -17% | -33% |
| Other Theft | -46% | -68% | -29% | -22% | -32% | -31% | -20% | -32% | -53% |
| Possession of Weapons | -33% | +50% | - | -75% | - | +100% | - | -60% | +33% |
| Public Order | +2% | -25% | -17% | +15% | -10% | -15% | -4% | -6% | -36% |
| Robbery | +133% | -30% | +200% | -55% | +125% | +14% | +80% | - | +86% |
| Shoplifting | -3% | -37% | -25% | -21% | +6% | -42% | -29% | -33% | -27% |
| Theft From the Person | -33% | - | +400% | -50% | -62% | -14% | -67% | -60% | -63% |
| Vehicle Crime | -37% | -4% | -10% | +13% | +147% | +100% | +21% | +19% | -3% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -13% | -18% | -13% | +4% | +22% | -22% | +6% | -2% | -29% |
Bath and North East Somerset's Population Centres
| Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference from Bath and North East Somerset | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham | 1,109 | 60 | 49% more dangerous |
| Midsomer Norton | 457 | 38 | 19% more dangerous |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bath and North East Somerset
What police force serves Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset's local territorial police force is the Avon and Somerset Constabulary.How dangerous is Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset is the third most dangerous city in the South West.What is Bath and North East Somerset's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Bath and North East Somerset are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Bath and North East Somerset?
Bath and North East Somerset's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Mar 2021