Radstock Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Radstock, 8.5 crimes were recorded in November 2023 — 13.3% higher than the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to a 1-in-118 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk for local residents. Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents, 42.9% of total crimes) and shoplifting (24 incidents, 26.4%) dominate the crime picture, with the former 39% above the UK average and the latter 300% above. These patterns may partly explain the area's elevated risk profile compared to national benchmarks. The seasonal context of November — with dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping — likely contributes to spikes in certain crime types. Retail environments, particularly during high-street sales, often see increased shoplifting, while the extended darkness of winter may amplify incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. Radstock's built-up character within Bath and North East Somerset, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may further shape these dynamics. The data highlights a combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime patterns, offering insights into how everyday risks are distributed across the area.

November saw a 200% increase in shoplifting compared to October, with 24 incidents reported — a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 residents. This surge could be linked to Black Friday retail activity and the heightened visibility of high-street stores during the month. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (39 incidents, 3.6 per 1,000) remained 39% above the UK average, a figure that residents may find particularly concerning given the proximity to Bath's urban core. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 43% below the UK average (0.6 vs 1.1 per 1,000), suggesting that community policing or local initiatives may be having an impact. Other crime — a broad category encompassing unclassified incidents — rose by 50% (2 to 3), though the exact nature of these cases remains unspecified in the data. The decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 10 to 2 incidents, -80%) may reflect seasonal factors, as Bonfire Night events in October could have temporarily inflated those numbers. These fluctuations illustrate how specific months can shape crime trends, with local festivals and commercial cycles playing a role in shifting patterns.

Radstock's crime rate in November 2023 (8.5 per 1,000) marked a 13.8% increase from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000, a rise that translates to approximately 3 crimes reported per day in the built-up area. On a population-scaled basis, this means that over the course of November, one resident in every 118 experienced a reported crime — a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the tangible risk faced by local households. Comparing this to the UK average (7.5 per 1,000), Radstock remains 13.3% above the national benchmark, though this gap is narrower than in some other months. The daily crime context is particularly relevant for residents, as it reflects the frequency with which incidents occur in their immediate environment. For example, a family living in Radstock could expect to encounter a crime roughly once every 39 days — a rate that, while not extreme, is nonetheless higher than the UK average. This comparison highlights the importance of localised crime data in understanding how risk varies between areas, even within the same region. The population context further illustrates that while the absolute number of crimes (91) may seem modest, the rate per capita places Radstock above the national average, a nuance that is critical for community planning and resource allocation.