Bath Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bath's crime profile in June 2024, accounting for 33.7% of all reported crimes. At 9.5 per 1,000 residents, Bath's overall crime rate sits 15.9% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This urban centre's crime picture reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics. The start of summer, with extended daylight hours and the beginning of tourist season, likely contributes to higher rates of violence and public order offences. Bath's historic town centre, a major tourist destination, may explain the 126% spike in shoplifting compared to the UK average, as retail spaces see increased foot traffic during peak season. Anti-social behaviour, making up 13.7% of crimes, may be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where late-night activity and transient populations intersect. While property crime rates remain below the violent crime share, shoplifting's prominence highlights the challenges of managing retail security in a heritage city with high visitor numbers. The crime mix also shows a notable absence of burglary compared to the UK average, reflecting Bath's lower density of unsecured properties or effective local security measures in historic buildings.

June 2024 saw a 33.3% increase in vehicle crime compared to May, rising from 48 to 64 incidents. This jump aligns with the summer season, when car parks near tourist attractions and hotels experience higher usage. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 35.5%, from 76 to 49 cases, potentially reflecting reduced vandalism during warmer weather or increased police visibility in public spaces. Shoplifting, already 126% above the UK average, remained the second-largest crime category at 14.6% of total reports. The rate of drugs offences rose 50% from 4 to 6 cases, though this remains a small proportion of overall crime. The sharp 70.8% decline in 'other crime' from 24 to 7 cases may indicate improved categorisation of incidents or temporary resolution of minor disputes during the summer months. Public order offences, at 64% above the UK average, may be linked to increased outdoor activity, with 96 incidents reported across Bath's parks and public areas. These figures underscore the complex relationship between seasonal trends and local crime patterns, with tourism-driven dynamics clearly shaping Bath's security landscape.

Bath's crime rate in June 2024 (9.5 per 1,000) represents a 7.8% decrease from May's 10.3 per 1,000, suggesting a slight improvement in overall safety. This monthly decline, however, does not fully offset the year-on-year trend, as Bath remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, Bath recorded approximately 31 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in this historic town. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible measure of risk for local households. When compared to the UK average, Bath's violence and sexual offences rate (3.2 per 1,000) stands 16% higher, highlighting the area's specific challenges in managing interpersonal crime. This contrast with the 7% lower UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) suggests a localised concentration of disruptive incidents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Bath's crime rate is elevated compared to the UK, the absolute number of crimes (916) remains manageable for a city of 96,241 residents. These comparisons help residents contextualise their personal safety within both local and national frameworks, while the monthly decline offers a glimmer of progress in addressing Bath's unique crime challenges.