Crime in Bathavon South: statistics, rates and trends

172 crimes were recorded in Bathavon South in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bathavon South has the 3,492nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bathavon South was highest in the year to July 2024 (202 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (86). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 South 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bathavon South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bathavon South recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 27.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bathavon South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bathavon South recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bathavon South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bathavon South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bathavon South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bathavon South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bathavon South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bathavon South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bathavon South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bathavon South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bathavon South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bathavon South recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bathavon South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bathavon South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bathavon South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bathavon South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bathavon South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bathavon South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bathavon South 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 South has an estimated population of 4,445. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bathavon South sits in decile 7.5, 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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