Bath Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bath's crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 33.8% of all reported crimes. This category alone recorded 288 incidents, placing the area 3% above the UK average for this type of crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 189 incidents (22.2% of total crimes), 35% higher than the UK average. The overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 3.5% increase over the UK average, reflecting persistent pressures in violent and disruptive crime. The seasonality of June—marking the start of summer and increased tourism—may partly explain the rise in certain offences, particularly those linked to public spaces and late-night activity. Shoplifting, for example, remained 48% above the UK average (72 incidents), likely driven by Bath's status as a tourist destination with high foot traffic in retail areas. Meanwhile, property crime as a whole remained below UK averages for several subcategories, including burglary (3.5% below) and vehicle crime (15% below). This contrast highlights the combination of Bath's character as a historic town with a strong retail and cultural presence and the challenges posed by seasonal fluctuations in population and activity patterns. The dominance of violence and sexual offences over property crime suggests a need for targeted interventions in public spaces and community policing strategies to address the root causes of this trend.

June 2023 saw a stark increase in theft from the person, jumping from 3 to 9 incidents—a 200% rise. This spike, coupled with an 85.7% increase in vehicle crime (21 to 39), suggests shifting patterns in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly above the UK average, with 189 incidents reported (2.0 per 1,000), 35% higher than the national rate. Conversely, burglary fell by 42.3% (52 to 30), aligning with UK trends in this category. The breakdown also reveals that Bath's violence and sexual offences rate (3.0 per 1,000) is 3% above the UK average, reinforcing the area's challenge with violent crime. Residents may find the 28 daily crimes figure useful for contextualising local security needs, particularly in areas with high tourist or student populations.

Bath's crime rate in June 2023 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 6.6% increase from May's 8.3 per 1,000. This places the area 3.5% above the UK average, reflecting sustained pressures in certain categories. Daily crime activity averaged 28 crimes per day over the month, with one reported crime occurring for every 113 residents. While this monthly exposure is slightly higher than the UK average, the figure remains contextually local, as no UK-wide daily comparison is available. The shift in crime mix shows a growing emphasis on violent and anti-social behaviour, which may partly explain the rise. Residents should note that property crime rates remain below UK averages for several categories, including burglary and vehicle crime. This contrast highlights the need for targeted local responses to the most pressing issues, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or late-night activity.