Paulton Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Paulton’s crime profile in November 2024 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime trends. While the overall rate of 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents places the area 75% below the UK average of 7.6, the distribution of crime types highlights a notable imbalance. Violent crimes accounted for 58.3% of all incidents, with seven cases reported—primarily violence and sexual offences—compared to four property crimes. This dominance of violent over property crime may reflect local dynamics, such as the area’s character as a built-up part of Bath and North East Somerset, where community interactions and smaller-scale social networks could influence such patterns. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: the month of November, marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may have shifted activity patterns. While the absence of major retail events might have reduced opportunities for shoplifting or theft, the persistent presence of violent crimes suggests ongoing challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Paulton’s rate is 57% below that benchmark. This could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives. The low property crime rate—particularly for vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000)—suggests that physical security measures or lower population density may be contributing factors. However, the seasonal context of shorter daylight hours and colder weather could also influence outdoor criminal activity, reducing opportunities for certain property crimes. This interplay between local characteristics and broader seasonal trends underscores the need for tailored crime prevention strategies.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in Paulton’s crime mix, with violent crimes decreasing by 22.2% compared to October (from nine to seven incidents). This reduction, though modest, aligns with the broader trend of the area’s overall crime rate falling 45.5% from 3.4 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. However, not all categories moved in the same direction: vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson both rose by 100%, reflecting a notable uptick in specific types of property-related incidents. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 58.3% of total incidents—contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. Paulton’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 for this category is 57% below the national figure, a disparity that may indicate effective local interventions or a lower prevalence of risk factors such as alcohol-related disputes or domestic violence. The sharp decline in anti-social behaviour (from six to one incident) is another striking feature, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during darker evenings or the absence of large-scale events. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the low probability of encountering crime: over the course of November, one reported incident occurred for every 534 residents, highlighting the area’s relative safety despite the dominance of violent crime in the monthly breakdown.

Paulton’s November 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marks a substantial improvement from the previous month’s rate of 3.4, representing a 45.5% decline. This downward trend underscores a period of relative stability, though it is important to contextualise this within the area’s broader historical patterns. On a daily basis, the crime rate translates to approximately zero incidents per day, a figure that may seem surprising but is consistent with the small population of 6,410 residents. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a reported crime is roughly one in 534 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible measure of the area’s safety profile. When compared to the UK average, Paulton’s overall crime rate remains lower, though the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local characteristics. For instance, the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.1 per 1,000, whereas Paulton recorded just 0.2 per 1,000—an 82% deficit that may reflect effective community engagement or a lack of high-density social spaces that typically foster such incidents. Conversely, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Paulton (1.1 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors—such as the area’s built-up nature within a historically stable region—may contribute to lower levels of this category. These comparisons highlight both the strengths and unique challenges of Paulton’s crime profile, offering insights into how local conditions shape crime trends relative to national benchmarks.