Paulton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a continuation of Paulton's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents — 50% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset, where the combination of community cohesion, limited commercial density, and proximity to natural landscapes appears to contribute to sustained safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.9% of total incidents (14 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.9%, 7 cases). These figures align with broader patterns seen in similar rural-adjacent towns, where personal disputes and alcohol-related incidents are more commonly reported than commercial crimes. Seasonal factors likely played a role in the crime profile: with June marking the start of summer, longer daylight hours may have shifted activity patterns, though this does not appear to have significantly impacted overall crime levels. The relatively low property crime rate (3 cases, 11.5% of total) contrasts with national trends, potentially reflecting Paulton's lower retail density and the absence of major transport hubs that typically drive shoplifting or vehicle crime. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000) was 20% higher than Paulton's rate, suggesting a broader trend of urban centres facing higher levels of violent crime compared to smaller, more insular communities. This data reinforces Paulton's position as an area where crime prevention efforts have likely been effective, though the small sample size means statistical fluctuations should be interpreted with caution.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 7 incidents — the most significant jump among all crime categories. This surge, while still below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), raises questions about potential local factors such as increased social gatherings during the summer months. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and public order offences dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2), suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity. The single robbery reported in June (0.2 per 1,000) was 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, highlighting an outlier in Paulton's otherwise low-violence profile. This anomaly may indicate isolated incidents rather than a systemic trend, given the small number of cases. The breakdown also revealed that violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category (53.9% of total crimes), with a rate 20% below the UK average. Residents may find the 7.7% share of public order offences (2 cases) noteworthy, as this category typically includes disturbances that could impact local quality of life. The stark contrast between Paulton's anti-social behaviour rate (1.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (1.4 per 1,000) underscores the area's relative success in managing such incidents, though the 250% increase in June warrants further local observation.

Paulton's crime rate in June 2024 (4.1 per 1,000) represented a 7.1% decrease compared to May's rate of 4.4 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend that has likely contributed to its position below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may be more meaningful to residents than the per-capita rate. When scaled to the population of 6,410, this equates to roughly one reported crime for every 247 residents over the course of June — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than most urban areas but less intuitive for those unfamiliar with statistical interpretation. This figure should be contextualised within Paulton's built-up character: as a small, densely populated area within a larger rural region, the crime distribution reflects a balance between urban and village dynamics. The previous month's rate (4.4) was only marginally higher than June's, suggesting that the decline was not abrupt but part of a gradual improvement. The daily crime count, while seemingly low, should be interpreted with care: in an area with limited police resources and a small population, even one incident can have a noticeable impact. This comparison highlights the importance of looking beyond headline figures to understand how crime manifests in local communities, where the same number of incidents can feel more or less significant depending on context.