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

July 2025 marked a period of relative stability in Rural Bath and North East Somerset, with an overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 — a figure 47.7% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safest in the country, a trend consistent with its rural character and lower population density. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.0%) and other theft (12.0%). These patterns align with the area’s built-up nature, where social interactions in public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violent and anti-social incidents compared to purely rural regions. The seasonal context of July — a peak month for tourism, festivals, and outdoor events — may have influenced these trends, with increased foot traffic and social gatherings amplifying certain types of crime. However, the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average across most categories, including violence (51% below), anti-social behaviour (29% below), and public order offences (69% below). This suggests that local factors, such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the absence of major urban centres, likely play a role in maintaining low crime levels. The rate of violent crime (1.5 per 1,000) was nearly halved compared to the UK average, a testament to the area’s broader safety profile. While direct causes, the combination of seasonal activity, rural tranquillity, and effective local governance may help explain this outcome. The low rate of property crimes (27 incidents, or 36% of total) further reinforces the area’s relative security, though the slight increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions during peak summer periods.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 9 to 18 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 40% decline in shoplifting (5 to 3). This shift may reflect seasonal factors, such as the peak of summer festivals and events, which could contribute to heightened social interactions and associated disturbances. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (33.3% of total crimes), but their rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 51% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50% (4 to 2), due to reduced outdoor activity or improved security measures during the summer. The increase in drug-related crimes (100% rise) is an unusual development, though the low base figure (1 incident) means its impact on the overall rate remains limited. These fluctuations illustrate how local dynamics, such as seasonal events, can influence crime patterns even in areas with generally low rates.

The crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 4.5 per 1,000, a 1.3% decrease from June’s rate, reflecting consistent levels of reported crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with typical patterns for rural built-up areas during peak summer months. When considering the population of 16,819, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 224 residents, a relatively low frequency compared to larger urban centres. This suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than those in regions with higher population densities. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with some category-specific fluctuations, such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which may reflect seasonal dynamics like increased social gatherings or events. However, the absence of a significant shift in the overall rate indicates that the area’s crime profile remains broadly consistent with prior months, even as individual categories evolve.