Rural Bath and North East Somerset Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime rate in Rural Bath and North East Somerset for June 2024 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, 63.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, though the data reveals a notable shift in crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 58% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the share of property crimes (42%). This dominance of violent crime is unusual for a rural area, where property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime typically dominate. Seasonal factors may partly explain this pattern: as June marks the start of the summer season, increased foot traffic in the built-up areas of Bath and nearby towns could have contributed to a rise in interpersonal crimes. However, the overall low rate remains consistent with the area’s character as a relatively safe rural region with limited industrial activity. Burglary and vehicle crime, both at 10% of total crimes, were significantly below UK averages, reflecting the area’s lower population density and fewer opportunities for such crimes. The breakdown also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 86% and 84% below UK averages respectively, suggesting a community environment where such disruptive activities are less prevalent. This aligns with the area’s reputation as a place with strong local governance and community cohesion, though the unexpected rise in violent crime merits closer examination.

June 2024 saw a 45% month-on-month increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 20 to 29 incidents. This marked rise is the most unexpected finding, given the area’s typically low violent crime rates. The increase was accompanied by a 100% rise in theft from the person and robbery, both of which had previously been absent in the month. These spikes may be linked to the start of the summer season, which brings more visitors to the area’s tourist attractions and potentially increases opportunities for targeted crimes. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences fell sharply—by 80% and 75% respectively—due to fewer tourists in June compared to the peak summer months. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 38% below the UK average (1.7 vs 2.8 per 1,000), but the 45% month-on-month rise in this category suggests a temporary disruption to the area’s usual patterns. Burglary and vehicle crime, both at 0.3 per 1,000, were in line with or below UK averages, highlighting the area’s continued strength in preventing property crimes. Residents might find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it indicates a shift in criminal activity that warrants attention from local authorities.

The crime rate in June 2024 (3.0 per 1,000) represented a 16.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to a manageable level for a population of 16,819 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 336 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that residents of Rural Bath and North East Somerset face a much lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average. The area’s population-scaled perspective further underscores its safety: with only 50 crimes reported in total, the per-capita rate remains exceptionally low. While the 45% increase in violence and sexual offences may seem alarming, this category is still 38% below the UK average. The combination of a declining overall crime rate and specific categories remaining well below national benchmarks indicates that the area’s crime prevention efforts are largely effective, even as localized factors may temporarily influence certain crime types.