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

Rural Bath and North East Somerset recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 in January 2025, placing it 53.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s generally safe environment, though the rise in burglary—now 67% above the UK average—introduces a notable exception. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 37.5% of total crimes, followed by burglary (14.3%) and public order offences (8.9%). The seasonal context of January, with its post-holiday period and reduced retail activity, likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate. However, the persistent high rate of burglary may reflect specific vulnerabilities in the built-up areas of the region, such as targeted properties or limited surveillance in certain zones. The area’s low population density and rural character may further explain the lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are both 68% and 27% below the UK average, respectively. While the overall picture remains reassuring, the spike in burglary underscores the need for localized security measures.

January 2025 saw a 300% surge in other theft, a 100% increase in both robbery and drug-related crimes, marking significant shifts in the crime mix. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 3.7% rise in the overall rate compared to December. Burglary remains 67% above the UK average at 0.5 per 1,000, a figure that stands out against the area’s otherwise low crime profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 75%, and other crime dropped by 50%, suggesting a temporary reduction in minor incidents. The property crime share (48%) slightly outpaces violent crimes (38%), a balance consistent with the area’s built-up character and limited retail footfall during January. Residents may find the 100% increase in robbery particularly concerning, given the small number of incidents in the area.

The crime rate in Rural Bath and North East Somerset rose by 3.7% in January 2025 compared to December’s 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile despite the increase. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 300 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly below the UK average. With a population of 16,819, the area’s small size contributes to the relatively low absolute numbers of crimes. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the rise in burglary—now 67% above the UK average—introduces a new dimension to the local crime picture. This contrast highlights the area’s resilience in most categories, even as targeted property crimes emerge as a concern.