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

Bath and North East Somerset’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marks a notable improvement in overall safety compared to the national picture, reflecting a combination of seasonal factors and local initiatives. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.0%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a historic town with a mix of urban and rural elements, where high foot traffic in Bath’s historic centre and surrounding areas may contribute to property crimes. December, with its extended evenings and Christmas shopping activity, likely amplifies certain crime trends, such as shoplifting and public order offences. However, the area’s lower-than-average burglary and vehicle crime rates suggest effective local deterrents or community engagement strategies. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday-related travel, and empty homes during the festive period—may also explain fluctuations in crime types, though these factors remain consistent with broader UK trends. The data indicates a balanced approach to crime prevention, though specific areas for targeted intervention, such as addressing anti-social behaviour in key locations, may warrant further attention.

December 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with several categories showing marked changes. Bicycle theft surged by 300% compared to November, rising from two to eight incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal demand for cycling during colder months or gaps in local security measures. Conversely, burglary dropped by 32.9%, declining from 85 to 57 cases, potentially indicating the effectiveness of recent anti-burglary campaigns or the impact of fewer residents in homes during the holiday season. Public order offences also fell by 23.8%, from 143 to 109 incidents, which could be linked to reduced foot traffic in commercial areas during the Christmas period or increased police presence. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, they were 5% above the UK average, suggesting localised pressures in Bath’s nightlife or social spaces. Anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and public order offences also exceeded national averages by 18%, 23%, and 14% respectively, highlighting areas where community-focused policing or environmental interventions might be beneficial. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address specific crime hotspots while building on the positive trends in burglary and public order reduction.

Bath and North East Somerset’s crime rate in December 2025 fell by 8.9% compared to November’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000, marking a clear downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 44 crimes per day in December—a figure that, while consistent with the area’s character as a mix of urban and rural environments, remains lower than the UK average when adjusted for population density. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of risk for the average resident compared to other parts of the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local families and businesses, as it provides a tangible measure of how frequently crime impacts the community on a per-person basis. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Bath and North East Somerset’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with certain categories like vehicle crime and drug-related offences significantly below the national rate. These differences may be influenced by the area’s relatively small population, strong local policing presence, or the socio-economic characteristics of its communities. While the overall rate remains stable, the month-on-month decline indicates that efforts to reduce crime, particularly in burglary and public order, have yielded measurable results.