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

Bath and North East Somerset's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with the area's historical status as a tourist destination and its blend of urban and rural environments, reflects a crime profile shaped by seasonal and demographic factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (37% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and shoplifting (11.6%). The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by the area's compact urban core and the presence of universities, which contribute to a younger, more transient population. However, the lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and property crimes suggest effective community policing or strong social cohesion. The summer months, marked by longer daylight hours and increased tourism, likely amplify activity in retail and public spaces, which may explain the above-average shoplifting rate. Conversely, the area's lower rates for burglary (33% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (11% below) could be attributed to its relatively low-density urban planning and the presence of historic buildings that may deter certain types of crime. These patterns illustrate the combination of geography, population dynamics, and seasonal trends in shaping local crime rates.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 27.1% (129 to 164 incidents), a trend that may be linked to the start of the summer tourist season and the area's historic retail hubs. Theft from the person also rose by 62.5% (8 to 13), though this remains a small share of total crimes. Conversely, 'other crime' fell sharply by 75.6% (41 to 10), a drop that could reflect seasonal changes in reporting or reduced activity in certain categories. The area's shoplifting rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 29% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.1 per 1,000) is 21% below the UK rate (1.4 per 1,000). These variations highlight the influence of local factors, such as Bath's tourism-driven economy, which may drive retail-related crime but also benefit from community engagement efforts that reduce anti-social incidents.

Bath and North East Somerset's crime rate in June 2024 (7.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 9.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with a crime rate 13.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 47 crimes over 30 days, a figure that, while context-dependent, underscores the relatively low frequency of reported incidents. When scaled to the population of 200,028, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 141 residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that the area's characteristics—such as its historic town centre, mixed urban-rural landscape, and seasonal tourism patterns—may contribute to its distinct crime profile. The reduction in overall crime, coupled with specific decreases in categories like 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons,' highlights a potential alignment with broader UK trends during the summer months, when tourism and seasonal rhythms may influence policing and public behaviour.