Bath Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bath's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 9.9 per 1,000 residents, 33.8% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's status as a historic city with a thriving tourism sector and a significant student population. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (32.5% of total crimes), public order (13.0%), and anti-social behaviour (12.9%), all of which align with Bath's character as a destination for both leisure and education. The seasonal context of September—marking the return of university students and the start of the academic year—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violent crime and public disorder. While the overall rate remains concerning, the decline in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting by 14.6% and 11.2% respectively suggests that local initiatives or seasonal rhythms may be mitigating certain aspects of crime. Bath's violent crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents (24% above the UK average) highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas such as the town centre, where the convergence of tourists, students, and residents may amplify tensions. Conversely, the sharp 141% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average underscores the challenges of managing crowd behaviour in a city with a strong cultural and historical footprint. These patterns are consistent with Bath's role as a tourist hub, where the influx of visitors during the academic term may create conditions conducive to disorderly conduct.

September 2025 saw a 400% surge in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 10, marking a stark increase in violent crime. Concurrently, vehicle crime spiked by 284.6%, jumping from 13 to 50, a figure that may partly reflect heightened traffic congestion or increased opportunities for theft near transport hubs. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 14.6%, declining from 144 to 123, and shoplifting dropped by 11.2%, falling from 98 to 87—both decreases aligning with seasonal trends as schools and universities resumed operations. Bath's violent crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents (32.5% of total crimes) remains 24% above the UK average, while public order offences—1.3 per 1,000—soar 141% above the national benchmark. These disparities underscore the area's unique challenges, particularly in managing public spaces during peak tourist and academic periods.

Bath's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 9.9 per 1,000 residents, a 17.4% increase from August's 8.5. This places the area 33.8% above the UK average of 7.4. On a daily basis, Bath recorded approximately 32 crimes per day in September, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 101 residents, a figure that reflects the density of Bath's population compared to the UK average. While the overall rate has risen, the distribution of crime types shows stark contrasts: violent and sexual offences, public order, and anti-social behaviour remain high, whereas drug-related crimes saw a notable decline. These patterns suggest that local factors—such as the influx of university students during freshers' week—may partly explain the seasonal fluctuations in crime types.