Crime in Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends

17,881 crimes were recorded in Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,482 reports (36% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Bath and North East Somerset has the 134th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bath and North East Somerset was highest in the year to July 2026 (17,881 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (13,185). Over the whole period it rose 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in theft from the person (+55%) and possession of weapons (+45%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bath and North East Somerset

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 6,482 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bath and North East Somerset

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 2,909 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bath and North East Somerset

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 1,988 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bath and North East Somerset

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 1,582 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bath and North East Somerset

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 1,187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bath and North East Somerset

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 1,135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bath and North East Somerset

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 787 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bath and North East Somerset

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 710 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bath and North East Somerset

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 289 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bath and North East Somerset

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bath and North East Somerset

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bath and North East Somerset

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bath and North East Somerset

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bath and North East Somerset

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bath and North East Somerset recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Bath and North East Somerset, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bath and North East Somerset.

52 areas within Bath and North East Somerset, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kingsmead had the highest rate (365.4 per 1,000) and Newton St Loe the lowest (24.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 200,028. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bath and North East Somerset sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bath and North East Somerset. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.