Paulton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Paulton’s crime rate in July 2025 remained 31.4% below the UK average, at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure, while reflecting an 11.9% increase from the previous month, continues to position the area as significantly safer than the national context. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 55.3% of all reported incidents—9% above the UK average. This concentration of violent crime may be influenced by the summer season, when increased foot traffic, festivals, and outdoor events create conditions conducive to such incidents. Public order offences also rose sharply, contributing 13.2% of the total, a 25% increase over the UK average. This pattern aligns with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by school holidays, tourism, and community gatherings that may amplify tensions or opportunities for disorder. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 48% below the UK average, suggesting that local community cohesion or environmental design—such as well-lit public spaces—may mitigate such conduct. The lower rates of criminal damage and arson, 51% below the UK average, further indicate that Paulton’s built-up area within Bath and North East Somerset may benefit from effective property management or community policing strategies. These contrasting trends highlight the interplay between seasonal factors and local characteristics in shaping the area’s crime profile, even as it maintains a generally low-risk environment compared to the rest of the UK.

July 2025 saw a 23.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 21 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 66.7% rise in public order offences, signals a shift in the crime mix towards more visible and socially disruptive incidents. Possession of weapons—a category that rose by 100%—now exceeds the UK average by 150%, indicating a specific concern that may relate to local events or seasonal factors. Conversely, other theft fell by 33.3%, a decline that could reflect heightened awareness during the summer tourist season. The breakdown also reveals anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates significantly below the UK average, suggesting that Paulton’s community engagement or environmental factors may contribute to lower levels of these crimes. For residents, the rise in violence and weapons possession may prompt closer attention to public safety measures during the summer months.

Paulton’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, an 11.9% increase from the previous month’s 5.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, reflects a shift in local dynamics during peak summer. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights that Paulton’s population faces a lower risk of encountering crime than the national picture, though the rise in specific categories warrants attention. The population context further illustrates that, despite the increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 31.4% below the national figure. This contrast between local and national trends suggests that Paulton’s unique characteristics—potentially including its rural-urban balance—play a role in shaping its crime profile.