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

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39% of all crimes in Bath and North East Somerset in November 2024, marking a notable departure from the overall crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents—3.9% below the UK average. This category, at 2.9 per 1,000, sits 12% above the national average for violent crime, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s character as a tourist destination with a vibrant nightlife and historic attractions. Anti-social behaviour (12.7% of total crimes) and shoplifting (11.2%) followed as the second and third most common offences, though both remain below the UK average for their respective categories. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the post-Black Friday shopping period likely contributed to the elevated rates of public order offences (37% above UK average) and shoplifting (16% above UK average). The area’s mix of urban and rural landscapes, combined with its status as a cultural hub, creates a unique crime profile where property and violent crimes intersect. While overall crime rates remained stable, the prominence of violence and public order offences suggests that community engagement and policing efforts in high-traffic areas may require tailored strategies to address these specific patterns. The relatively low burglary rate (3.9% below UK average) contrasts with the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in public spaces rather than residential areas.

Robbery rates in Bath and North East Somerset surged by 155.6% month-on-month, rising from 9 to 23 incidents—a stark increase that outpaces other categories. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft (from 11 to 22 cases), suggests heightened vulnerability in specific micro-areas, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during Black Friday or the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, shoplifting rates fell by 26.8% (from 224 to 164), potentially reflecting improved retail security measures or reduced footfall in high streets during November. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violent offences comprising nearly 40% of all reported crimes—higher than the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (12.7% of total crimes) remained lower than the UK average (1.1 per 1,000), a trend consistent with the area’s relatively tight-knit communities and proactive policing in public spaces. Residents may find the 12.7% share of anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it underscores the success of local initiatives in managing disruptive conduct, even as violent crime rates remain elevated.

Bath and North East Somerset’s crime rate in November 2024 (7.3 per 1,000) represented a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction translates to approximately 49 crimes reported daily across the 200,028 residents in the area, a figure that, while lower than the prior month, still reflects the area’s position as a moderate-risk location compared to the UK average. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the local population, suggests that the majority of residents experienced no direct impact from criminal activity. However, the shift in crime distribution—particularly the spike in violent offences—highlights the need for continued monitoring. The area’s population density and mix of urban and rural environments may contribute to this pattern, as densely populated zones like Bath’s historic core see higher rates of interpersonal crime, while rural areas remain relatively low-risk for property-related offences. This contrast underscores the importance of differentiated policing strategies that address both the concentrated violence in urban centres and the broader community safety needs of the district as a whole.