Crime in Bathavon North: statistics, rates and trends

242 crimes were recorded in Bathavon North in the 12 months to July 2026, 31.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bathavon North has the 3,734th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bathavon North was highest in the year to July 2020 (341 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (196). Over the whole period it rose 23%, 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 Bathavon North 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 burglary (+35%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bathavon North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bathavon North recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bathavon North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bathavon North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bathavon North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bathavon North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bathavon North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bathavon North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bathavon North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bathavon North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bathavon North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bathavon North recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bathavon North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bathavon North recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bathavon North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bathavon North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bathavon North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bathavon North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bathavon North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bathavon North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bathavon North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bathavon North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bathavon North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bathavon North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bathavon North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bathavon North.

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 Bathavon North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bathavon North 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.

Bathavon North has an estimated population of 7,722. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bathavon North sits in decile 8.8, 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 Bathavon North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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