Peasedown St John Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,077 residents, Peasedown St John recorded just 15 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000—a figure 60% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s enduring safety, a trend consistent with its built-up yet low-density character within Bath and North East Somerset. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 46.7% of total), followed by vehicle crime (3 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents). These patterns are influenced by seasonal factors: the onset of dark evenings, which may contribute to increased violent crime, and the retail activity of Black Friday, which could explain the rise in vehicle-related incidents. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with the 7 incidents equating to 1.4 per 1,000—46% below the national benchmark. This is consistent with Peasedown St John’s demographic profile, which likely includes a mix of residential and semi-rural areas where crime opportunities are limited. The low rate of property crime (4 incidents) further reinforces this, as theft and burglary are less common in such settings. Seasonal context also plays a role: November’s shorter daylight hours and the timing of Bonfire Night may have influenced the mix of crimes. This data suggests that while localized factors can temporarily affect crime trends, the area’s broader safety profile remains firmly established.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime and drug-related incidents both doubling compared to October. Vehicle crime rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during the Black Friday shopping period, when retail and vehicle traffic typically surge. Drug-related offences also doubled, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes (2 incidents). Conversely, anti-social behaviour and other theft both fell by 50%, suggesting a temporary reduction in nuisance crimes. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.7% of all crimes, decreased by 22.2% from October’s total of 9 to 7. This drop is notable given the UK average for this category is 2.6 per 1,000—46% below the national rate. Vehicle crime, meanwhile, is 20% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s proximity to Bath’s transport networks. These shifts illustrate how localized factors can influence crime trends even within a low-crime context.

Peasedown St John’s November 2023 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 21.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has remained well below the UK average for over a decade. On a daily basis, the 15 reported crimes in November equate to roughly 0.5 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to larger urban centres. Monthly exposure further contextualises this: over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 338 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While such figures may seem abstract, they translate to a tangible reality for residents—fewer disruptions to daily life, and a crime environment that is markedly different from national trends. This pattern is consistent with Peasedown St John’s demographic and geographic profile, where a mix of residential and semi-rural characteristics likely contributes to lower crime density compared to densely populated regions.