Crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset: statistics, rates and trends
110 crimes were recorded in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset at a glance
- Crime trends in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset
- Types of crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset
- High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset
- What happened after crimes were reported in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset
- Demographics of High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset
- Questions about crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (42), anti-social behaviour (18) and burglary (10) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,606th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 110 | 18,013 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.7 | 90.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 3,083 | 200,028 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset peaked in the year to August 2024 (141 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (78). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 110 | 35.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 132 | 42.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 141 | 45.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 117 | 38.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 104 | 33.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 107 | 34.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 105 | 34.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 108 | 35.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 78 | 25.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 9 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 53 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 13.6 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 5.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paulton | 421 | 64.3 | +80% |
| Midsomer Norton North | 190 | 40.0 | +12% |
| Midsomer Norton Redfield | 592 | 77.8 | +118% |
| Mendip | 127 | 41.4 | +16% |
| Westfield | 519 | 78.6 | +120% |
| Radstock | 570 | 90.2 | +153% |
| Peasedown | 333 | 50.6 | +42% |
| Chew Valley | 300 | 43.6 | +22% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eastover Road” and “Southover Road” (14 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eastover Road | 14 |
| On or near Southover Road | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Chapel Close | 7 |
| On or near Parking Area | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
| On or near Hill View | 4 |
| On or near Lansdown Close | 4 |
| On or near New Road | 4 |
| On or near Paulton Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 92 crimes in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset with one. The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 51.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 26 | 28.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 8 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 3,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.3%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.0%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset a safe place to live?
High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,606th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 42 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (18).
Is crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset going up or down?
Recorded crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset was down 17% on the year before: 110 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 132 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset?
About 3,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset?
High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset is policed by Avon and Somerset.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.