Paulton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Paulton's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 34.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, combined with the area's built-up character within Bath and North East Somerset, suggests a generally safer environment compared to the national average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (8.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of June, which marks the beginning of summer and the start of increased tourism in surrounding coastal and rural areas. The presence of a significant proportion of violent crimes may be consistent with the area's role as a commuter hub or its proximity to larger urban centres, where such incidents are more likely to occur. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's pronounced gap below the UK average (44% lower) could reflect the community's emphasis on local policing or the influence of Paulton's semi-rural character, which may foster a more cohesive social environment. Public order offences, though less frequent than other categories, showed a 40% decline from the previous month, linked to the easing of post-pandemic restrictions or the seasonal shift in public activity patterns. The overall crime profile, while indicating a slight increase in violent incidents, remains firmly within the lower end of national statistics, suggesting that Paulton's unique demographic and geographic attributes continue to contribute to its relatively low crime levels.

June 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in Paulton's crime profile, with three categories experiencing a 100% increase: Other crime, Shoplifting, and Other theft. This surge, particularly in theft-related incidents, contrasts with a 40% decrease in public order offences. The violent crime category, which accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, remained 6% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may partly explain the area's overall lower crime rate compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 44% below the UK average, reinforcing Paulton's generally safer environment. The rise in Other crime—now 87% above the UK average—highlights an emerging trend that deserves closer attention. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests heightened activity in retail areas during the summer months.

Paulton's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 47.6% increase from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, still places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in June, a figure that, while unchanged from previous months, reflects the area's consistently low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively sparse nature of crime in Paulton compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when contextualised with the area's population of 6,410, underscores the limited frequency of incidents affecting individual residents, even as the month-on-month increase suggests a temporary uptick in activity. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the rise, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with the majority of residents unlikely to encounter criminal activity directly.