Paulton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Paulton's January 2025 crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents represents an 80.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, underscoring the area's consistently low crime profile. This figure is part of a broader trend in Paulton, a built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset, where crime rates have historically remained well below national averages. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a diverse mix of offences, with 'other crime' accounting for 33.3% of the total (three incidents), followed by public order offences (22.2%) and violence and sexual offences (22.2%). The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, reduced retail activity, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the observed crime patterns. For instance, the lower incidence of property crimes (only one reported) may reflect reduced foot traffic in retail areas during this time of year, a factor common in smaller urban centres. Meanwhile, the higher proportion of 'other crime' incidents compared to the UK average may indicate unique localised factors, such as specific community interactions or unclassified incidents that warrant further analysis. The overall crime picture for Paulton in January 2025 illustrates a balance between seasonal influences and the area's inherent characteristics, including its compact built-up nature and proximity to larger urban hubs like Bath, which may influence both crime opportunities and policing priorities.

January 2025 saw a 71.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 7 incidents in December to 2 in January. This decline aligns with the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours, which may reduce opportunities for such crimes in Paulton's built-up area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson rose by 100%, with one incident reported in January—double the December count. This increase, while modest in absolute terms, highlights a shift in crime patterns, possibly linked to seasonal maintenance activities or isolated incidents. Other crime also rose by 50%, with three incidents reported, compared to two in December. Other crime in Paulton (0.5 per 1,000) is 178% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, suggesting a localised concentration of non-specific incidents. Meanwhile, public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) remain 35% below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or localised social dynamics that mitigate such issues.

Paulton's January 2025 crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 44.0% decline from December 2024's rate of 2.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 712 residents, underscoring the area's consistently low crime levels relative to its population of 6,410. This translates to a monthly exposure of 1-in-712 residents encountering a crime, a figure that places Paulton among the safest areas in the UK. Daily crime context reveals an average of 0 crimes per day in January 2025, a stark contrast to the national average of roughly 2.3 crimes per day. While such a low daily rate is uncommon in larger urban centres, Paulton's compact built-up area and likely lower population density contribute to this statistic. The combination of reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours may further limit opportunities for certain crimes, aligning with seasonal patterns observed in similar small urban areas.