Bath and North East Somerset Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bath and North East Somerset recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, placing it 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with the national trend, reflecting the area’s unique characteristics as a historic city with a strong tourism sector and a well-established local policing presence. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (19.0%) and public order offences (10.7%), which together highlight the ongoing challenges of managing public spaces in a densely populated urban environment. Seasonal factors played a significant role, with August being a peak holiday month that typically increases tourism and creates opportunities for crime. However, the data also shows that the area’s proactive community engagement and targeted interventions may be contributing to the lower-than-average crime rate. For instance, the 32% reduction in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average suggests that local initiatives to deter vandalism are having an effect. Similarly, the 74% drop in vehicle crime, far below the UK average, may be linked to effective traffic management and secure parking solutions in key areas. These patterns underscore the importance of continuing to invest in both technological and community-based crime prevention strategies. The overall crime rate also benefited from a decrease in burglary, which fell to 0.2 per 1,000—a 26% reduction compared to the UK average. This could be attributed to increased home security measures or the seasonal closure of some properties during the summer months. While the area’s lower crime rate is a positive indicator, the rise in possession of weapons and the persistent issues with public order offences indicate that further efforts are needed to address specific vulnerabilities. The interplay between tourism, local policing, and community initiatives will likely shape the trajectory of crime rates in the months ahead.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 133.3% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This sharp rise, though still a small absolute number, could signal emerging trends or localized factors requiring further attention. Shoplifting also saw a 38.2% increase, with 123 incidents reported—nearly double the UK average for this category. This may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or targeted retail areas. Conversely, robbery fell by 40.0%, dropping from 15 to 9 cases, a decline consistent with improved security measures or reduced opportunities during peak tourist hours. Public order offences, however, remained 21% above the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public spaces. For residents, the 38.9% share of violent crimes in the total rate underscores the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives.

August 2025 saw a 3.5% reduction in Bath and North East Somerset’s crime rate, dropping from 7.1 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This follows a trend of gradual decline observed over recent months, though the pace of reduction slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 44 crimes per day, a figure consistent with the region’s historical pattern during summer months. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 147 residents over the course of the month—a rate that remains lower than the UK average. The population context further underscores the area’s relatively safer profile: with 200,028 residents, the low crime rate suggests effective community policing strategies or environmental factors that deter criminal activity. However, the drop in the overall rate does not fully capture shifts within specific crime categories, which require deeper examination.