Bath and North East Somerset Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bath and North East Somerset recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, placing it 13.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal dynamics. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (37% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and shoplifting (11.6%). These patterns align with Bath's character as a historic city with a mix of urban and tourist-centric areas. The start of summer, marked by longer days and the onset of tourism, likely contributes to increased public order and anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, retail activity may explain the prominence of shoplifting, which rose 27.1% month-on-month. The area's lower crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective community engagement and targeted policing in high-traffic zones such as the city centre and major tourist attractions. However, the presence of shoplifting and public order offences above UK averages indicates that certain sectors of the local economy require continued attention.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person increasing by 62.5% (8 to 13 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 27.1% (129 to 164). These increases may reflect heightened foot traffic in retail areas during the early summer season. Conversely, other crime categories experienced significant declines: other crime dropped 75.6% (41 to 10), and possession of weapons fell 40% (10 to 6). The area's shoplifting rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 29% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could stem from Bath's tourism-driven retail sector. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 21% below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), linked to local initiatives addressing community cohesion. Residents may find the 62.5% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it suggests a rise in opportunistic crimes in public spaces. The sharp decline in other crime categories, including a 38% drop in drugs-related offences (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.2 per 1,000 UK average), may indicate the effectiveness of targeted enforcement or reduced demand during the summer months.

Bath and North East Somerset's crime rate in June 2024 (7.1 per 1,000) represents a 9.9% decrease from May's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 47 crimes per day in June, a figure that provides context for residents assessing personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the area's overall performance. With a population of 200,028, the local crime rate is significantly below the national benchmark, indicating that Bath and North East Somerset is generally safer than the UK average. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like burglary (0.2 per 1,000 vs 0.3 per 1,000 UK average) and criminal damage (0.4 per 1,000 vs 0.6 per 1,000 UK average), which are well below national levels. However, the area's higher shoplifting rate compared to the UK average highlights the need for continued focus on retail security in tourist areas.