Rural Bath and North East Somerset Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Bath and North East Somerset recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, 50% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure, though modest, reflects the area’s generally low crime profile, shaped by its rural character and the built-up nature of Bath’s surrounding districts. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.8% of all reported crimes, a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—48% below the UK average. Burglary followed at 11.8%, with 0.5 per 1,000 incidents, 47% above the UK average, potentially influenced by the area’s mix of residential and commercial properties. Public order offences and criminal damage and arson each contributed 10.3% of the total, both below UK averages. Seasonal factors, including darker evenings and Halloween, likely contributed to the rise in violence and sexual offences. The area’s low crime rate, despite the 21.3% monthly increase, underscores its status as one of the safest regions in the UK, with crime patterns influenced by both local demographics and the seasonal rhythm of rural life.

Vehicle crime surged by 133.3% in October 2023, rising from three to seven incidents. This sharp increase, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with a 40% decline in shoplifting and a 50% drop in other crime. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33.8% of all crimes, remains 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary—accounting for 11.8% of crimes—was 47% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a localised vulnerability. The 100% increase in possession of weapons, from zero to one incident, and the same rise in other theft (from three to six) suggest sporadic but significant shifts in criminal activity. These changes, combined with the overall 21.3% monthly increase, may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity.

The crime rate in Rural Bath and North East Somerset rose by 21.3% from 3.3 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents between September and October 2023. This increase, though notable, still leaves the area 50% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in October—a figure that, while consistent with the area’s generally low crime profile, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. With a population of 16,819, the area’s small size means crime impacts a relatively small proportion of residents. increase suggests localised shifts in criminal activity that warrant closer attention. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with the rise, the area remains markedly safer than the UK average.