Paulton Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Paulton’s crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 68% of all reported incidents and contributing to a total crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 51.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a stark contrast that positions Paulton as one of the safer built-up areas within Bath and North East Somerset. The prevalence of violent crimes, which reached 17 incidents, may be influenced by the area’s character as a small, tightly knit community where social interactions are frequent, though this hypothesis remains unproven without further data. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the transition into darker evenings in October, coupled with the timing of Halloween, likely contributed to increased visibility of certain crime types, particularly those linked to public gatherings or heightened tensions in residential settings. Meanwhile, property crimes remained minimal, with only five incidents recorded, a figure that is consistent with the area’s low overall crime rate and its limited retail or commercial density compared to larger urban centres. The breakdown of crimes also reveals that vehicle crime, though rising sharply in October, still remains below the UK average by 4%, indicating that local conditions—such as the presence of secure parking or community vigilance—may help mitigate this category’s impact. These patterns collectively suggest that Paulton’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of its demographic makeup, seasonal rhythms, and the relative absence of high-risk environments typically associated with higher crime rates.

October 2023 saw a sharp 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to three incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes such as darker evenings and increased use of parked vehicles in residential areas. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences surged by 41.7%, climbing from 12 to 17 cases, a rise that aligns with the transition into shorter daylight hours and potential disruptions linked to Halloween events. This increase in violent crime contrasts with notable declines in anti-social behaviour (-75%) and public order offences (-50%), suggesting a combination of factors affecting different crime categories. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Paulton matches the UK average precisely at 2.7 per 1,000, a statistic that underscores the area’s alignment with national trends for this category despite its overall lower crime rate. These fluctuations offer residents a tangible insight into how specific incidents can shape monthly statistics, even within a generally safe environment.

Paulton's October 2023 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.4% decrease from the previous month’s 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable trend in local safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in October, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate and suggests a generally stable environment for residents. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 256 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic, while modest, provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime during the month was minimal compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective also highlights how Paulton’s compact size and lower density may contribute to its distinct crime profile, where individual incidents have a more pronounced impact on local statistics than in densely populated regions.