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

114 crimes were recorded in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 43 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset has the 3,553rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset was highest in the year to July 2024 (134 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (75). Over the whole period it rose 52%, 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 High Littleton, 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in High Littleton, 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.

High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset has an estimated population of 3,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in High Littleton, Bath and North East Somerset sits in decile 8.4, 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 High Littleton, 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.