Rural Bath and North East Somerset Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rural Bath and North East Somerset, 3.4 crimes were reported in April 2025 — a figure 55.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at roughly 2 incidents per day, though the overall profile remains markedly safer than national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 22.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.3%) and criminal damage and arson (10.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a largely rural built-up zone, where community-focused policing and lower population density may partly explain the subdued crime levels. Seasonal factors in April — such as Easter-related activity and increased outdoor engagement — could influence patterns, though no direct correlation to specific crime types is evident. Violent crime rates in the area are 69% below the UK average, suggesting a strong alignment with local safety initiatives or demographic factors. Property crimes, while lower than violent incidents, still reflect broader trends seen in similar rural-urban interfaces, where transient populations or seasonal visitors might contribute to shoplifting or vehicle crime. The data underscores a consistent, if not always predictable, interplay between environmental context and reported crime, with no single factor dominating the landscape.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+500%), vehicle crime (+400%), and public order offences (+200%) compared to March. and burglary dropped by 40%. These shifts highlight a mixed picture: while public safety in violent crime categories improved, property-related and anti-social incidents surged, possibly reflecting seasonal disruptions or localized events. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, remain 69% below the UK average, indicating a persistent gap in risk exposure. Conversely, bicycle theft in the area is 43% above the UK average, a rare outlier that may point to specific vulnerabilities in transport infrastructure or community awareness. For residents, the 400% spike in vehicle crime — now at 5 incidents — could prompt renewed focus on car security, particularly in areas with high transient traffic. The overall crime mix also shows a notable shift: property crimes now account for 45.6% of total reports, compared to 32.8% in violent categories, suggesting a seasonal pivot toward non-violent incidents. These changes, while significant, remain within the broader context of the area's consistently low crime profile relative to the UK.

The crime rate in April 2025 (3.4 per 1,000) marked a 23.7% increase from March's 2.7 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 295 residents — a figure that, while modest, underscores the tangible presence of crime in daily life. With 57 crimes reported across 16,819 residents, the area's low population density amplifies the visibility of each incident, making localised patterns more discernible. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 crimes per day, a rate that, when contextualised against the UK's higher overall figures, highlights the area's relative safety. The 55.8% gap between the local rate and the UK average suggests systemic differences in policing, demographics, or environmental factors. For instance, the absence of major urban hubs or high-traffic commercial zones may reduce opportunities for theft or violent crime, while community cohesion could foster quicker reporting or resolution of incidents. These figures, while not alarmingly high, remind residents that even in low-crime areas, individual risk remains a factor — particularly in property crimes, which accounted for nearly half of all reports.