Paulton Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Paulton’s December 2023 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places it 43.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk of crime compared to the national picture. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38.5% of all crimes (10 incidents), significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK rate may be influenced by Paulton’s status as a built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset, where community-focused policing and lower population density could contribute to reduced violent crime. Other theft (5 incidents) and public order offences (3 incidents) followed as the next most common categories, with other theft 36% above the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors, such as the Christmas shopping period and dark evenings, may have contributed to the 150% increase in other theft. The balance between property and violent crimes was equal in December, with both categories contributing 10 incidents each. This suggests a shift in crime patterns compared to previous months, linked to the festive season’s impact on retail and social activity. The relatively low overall rate, despite the rise in certain categories, underscores Paulton’s position as a safer area within the UK, with its crime profile shaped by local characteristics such as its proximity to Bath and the seasonal rhythms of the region.

December 2023 saw sharp increases in public order offences, which rose 200% from one to three incidents, and other theft, which surged 150% from two to five cases. These spikes contrast with a 33.3% decline in vehicle crime, which fell from three to two incidents. The breakdown of crimes reveals a notable shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with both categories contributing equally (10 each) to the total of 26. Violence and sexual offences. of all crimes, remained 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, other theft was 36% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as retail activity or festive spending patterns. Residents may find the 150% rise in other theft particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance in areas where such crimes are concentrated.

Paulton's crime rate in December 2023 rose 37.2% from 3.0 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents compared to November. This increase, though significant, remains 43.1% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day across 31 days, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. While the population of 6,410 means each resident faces a lower risk than the UK average, the month-on-month rise suggests a shift in local dynamics. This could reflect seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping period or increased social activity during the festive season. The comparison to the UK average underscores Paulton’s position as a comparatively safer area, with the 4.1 rate placing it well below the national benchmark despite the recent increase.