Paulton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,410 residents, Paulton recorded 34 crimes in April 2025, translating to a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 people—31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marks a significant deviation from the national trend, with local crime patterns shaped by the area’s character as a built-up district within Bath and North East Somerset. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.4% of total incidents (11 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%) and public order offences (17.7%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), where Paulton’s rate is 35% lower. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: April’s Easter period and spring weather typically boost outdoor activity, which may explain the prominence of public order offences, though this category is 67% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000). The relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) suggests effective community policing or low-risk property environments, while shoplifting remains underrepresented at 5.9% of total crimes, 55% below the UK average. This mix of crime types reflects Paulton’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where proximity to Bath’s urban core may drive some anti-social behaviour but also benefit from shared policing resources.

April 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+166.7%), public order offences (+100.0%), and shoplifting (+100.0%), though these categories remain broadly aligned with UK averages except for public order offences, which are 67% above the national rate. The rise in anti-social behaviour from 3 to 8 incidents likely reflects heightened social activity during the Easter holiday, a period when local pubs and community spaces may see increased footfall. Conversely, violence and sexual offences remained 35% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that Paulton’s built-up area may benefit from lower levels of severe violent crime compared to other parts of the UK. Shoplifting’s 100% increase to 2 incidents, while still 55% below the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), highlights a possible shift in retail crime patterns, linked to seasonal shopping or targeted enforcement efforts. Residents should note that public order offences, though relatively low in absolute terms, are higher than the UK average, indicating a need for local authorities to monitor events or hotspots where such incidents are concentrated.

Paulton’s crime rate in April 2025 (5.3 per 1,000) represents a 54.5% increase compared to March’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may feel routine for residents but contrasts with larger urban centres where daily crime counts are often higher. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which is typically around 1 in 100 residents in similar-sized areas. This disparity underscores Paulton’s relatively safe environment, possibly influenced by its proximity to Bath’s resources, community policing initiatives, or the area’s compact built-up nature, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. While the 54.5% month-on-month rise is significant, it is tempered by the broader context of Paulton’s historical trend of maintaining crime rates below the national average, suggesting that the increase may be a temporary fluctuation rather than a long-term shift in the area’s crime profile.