Crime in Bath: statistics, rates and trends
11,518 crimes were recorded in Bath in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
11,518 crimes were recorded in Bath in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,810 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bath has the 203rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bath | Bath and North East Somerset | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 11,518 | 17,881 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.4 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 98,991 | 200,028 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bath was highest in the year to July 2026 (11,518 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (8,092). Over the whole period it rose 25%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 11,518 | 116.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 11,055 | 111.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 10,274 | 103.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,671 | 87.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 9,060 | 91.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 8,092 | 81.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 8,886 | 89.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,051 | 91.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 9,190 | 92.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 970 |
| June 2026 | 1,096 |
| May 2026 | 1,015 |
| April 2026 | 1,022 |
| March 2026 | 1,091 |
| February 2026 | 957 |
| January 2026 | 786 |
| December 2025 | 891 |
| November 2025 | 952 |
| October 2025 | 966 |
| September 2025 | 957 |
| August 2025 | 815 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bath 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 shoplifting, public order, burglary.
The largest increases were in theft from the person (+59%) and anti-social behaviour (+25%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-18%) and drugs (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,810 | 38.5 | 1.12 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,877 | 19.0 | 1.24 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 1,657 | 16.7 | 2.02 | -7% |
| Public order | 1,045 | 10.6 | 1.59 | +3% |
| Other theft | 778 | 7.9 | 1.23 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 694 | 7.0 | 1.03 | -0% |
| Burglary | 490 | 4.9 | 1.40 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 444 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Robbery | 193 | 1.9 | 1.44 | +8% |
| Other crime | 147 | 1.5 | 0.70 | -9% |
| Drugs | 139 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 95 | 1.0 | 1.17 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 84 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 65 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +59% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bath recorded 3,810 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bath recorded 1,877 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bath recorded 1,657 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bath recorded 1,045 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bath recorded 778 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bath recorded 694 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bath recorded 490 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bath recorded 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bath recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bath recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bath recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bath recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bath recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bath recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bath.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peasedown St John | 209 | 41.4 | -64% |
| Bradford-on-Avon | 465 | 49.2 | -58% |
| Keynsham | 1,994 | 95.2 | -18% |
| Radstock | 954 | 86.2 | -26% |
| Paulton | 422 | 64.4 | -45% |
| Midsomer Norton | 971 | 68.3 | -41% |
| Trowbridge | 4,041 | 94.6 | -19% |
| Corsham | 390 | 44.8 | -61% |
15 areas within Bath, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kingsmead had the highest rate (365.4 per 1,000) and Oldfield Park the lowest (48.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsmead | Neighbourhood | 8,345 | 3,049 | 365.4 |
| Bathwick | Neighbourhood | 10,017 | 1,464 | 146.2 |
| Twerton & Whiteway | Neighbourhood | 7,444 | 1,064 | 142.9 |
| Lansdown | Neighbourhood | 7,290 | 802 | 110.0 |
| Combe Down | Neighbourhood | 8,713 | 903 | 103.6 |
| Widcombe & Lyncombe | Neighbourhood | 6,419 | 627 | 97.7 |
| Walcot | Neighbourhood | 4,322 | 416 | 96.3 |
| Newbridge | Neighbourhood | 5,820 | 512 | 88.0 |
| Southdown | Neighbourhood | 7,271 | 608 | 83.6 |
| Moorlands | Neighbourhood | 4,609 | 360 | 78.1 |
| Odd Down | Neighbourhood | 5,947 | 416 | 70.0 |
| Westmoreland | Neighbourhood | 7,995 | 489 | 61.2 |
| Lambridge | Neighbourhood | 5,598 | 333 | 59.5 |
| Weston | Neighbourhood | 5,637 | 303 | 53.8 |
| Oldfield Park | Neighbourhood | 3,564 | 172 | 48.3 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 760 |
| On or near Parking Area | 498 |
| On or near Hospital | 247 |
| On or near Nightclub | 243 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 229 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 227 |
| On or near Kingsmead Square | 194 |
| On or near Blackmore Drive | 154 |
| On or near Snow Hill | 132 |
| On or near James Street West | 131 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bath 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 3,409 | 29.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 3,225 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 1,877 | 16.3% |
| Under investigation | 836 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 787 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 601 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 291 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 135 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 101 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 99 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 52 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 46 | 0.4% |
Bath has an estimated population of 98,991. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bath sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.4% |
| Social rented homes | 16.9% |
| Private rented homes | 26.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.5% |
Is Bath a safe place to live?
Bath recorded 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,810 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,877).
Is crime in Bath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bath was up 4% on the year before: 11,518 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 11,055 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bath?
Bath is policed by Avon and Somerset. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.