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

Bath and North East Somerset recorded a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, placing it 1.4% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This slight elevation, while not alarming, highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas where specific crime types diverge from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.3% of all reported incidents—2.8 per 1,000 residents. This category was 9% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the district’s urban character and the concentration of nightlife and retail areas. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 14.0%, though it remained 6% below the national rate, possibly reflecting the effectiveness of community-based policing initiatives. Shoplifting, at 10.0% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 11%, a trend that may be linked to the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees a surge in retail-related offences. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings likely contributed to the overall crime profile, with public order offences standing out as particularly high. These patterns suggest that while the area is generally comparable to the UK average, targeted efforts may be needed to address the specific vulnerabilities of its urban and semi-rural environments.

November 2025 saw a notable 61.5% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 13 to 21 cases. This jump coincides with the timing of Bonfire Night, which may have drawn larger crowds to public spaces, creating opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 44.0%, with incidents falling from 84 to 47. This decline could be linked to reduced car usage during the winter months or improved security measures in parking areas. Public order offences also stood out, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—49% above the UK average. This spike may reflect heightened activity around local events or the influence of seasonal factors such as darker evenings. Meanwhile, bicycle theft plummeted by 85.7%, from 14 to 2 cases, a reduction that may be attributed to colder weather deterring such crimes or increased awareness among cyclists. These shifts in crime patterns underscore the importance of adapting policing strategies to seasonal and event-driven trends.

The crime rate in Bath and North East Somerset remained stable at 7.4 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 50 reported crimes each day, a figure that reflects the density of the population and the nature of the district as a mix of urban and semi-rural environments. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a ratio that places the area in line with other similar-sized local authority districts in England. When scaled to the population of 200,028, this translates to a manageable level of exposure per individual, though specific crime types—such as public order offences—stand out as high compared to the UK average. This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where local conditions may amplify certain types of criminal behaviour.