Bath City Centre vs Bridgwater Town Centre

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bath City Centre Avon and Somerset Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Bridgwater Town Centre Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bath City Centre vs Bridgwater Town Centre Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bath City Centre
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      4,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      33.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Bridgwater Town Centre
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      3,369 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.8% trend
      25.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bath City Centre
      B Bridgwater Town Centre
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,682
      3,369
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,146
      2,860
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.9%
      ↑17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      25.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bath City Centre
      B Bridgwater Town Centre
      Violent Crime
      1,387 ↑14%
      1,298 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      805 ↑30%
      589 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      379 ↑22%
      168 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      161 ↓19%
      37 ↑28%
      Burglary
      140 ↑6%
      67 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      218 ↑5%
      215 ↑11%
      Drugs
      55 ↓4%
      65 ↑25%
      Public Order
      497 ↑2%
      376 ↑13%
      Robbery
      85 ↑12%
      72 ↑64%
      Shoplifting
      788 ↑14%
      396 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑0%
      10 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      67 ↑6%
      18 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑30%
      19 ↑58%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑12%
      39 ↑44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bath City Centre is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bath City Centre safer than Bridgwater Town Centre?

      Bath City Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,682 crimes in the last 12 months. Bridgwater Town Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,369 crimes. Bath City Centre scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bath City Centre vs Bridgwater Town Centre?

      Bath City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Bridgwater Town Centre shows +17.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre?

      In Bath City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,387 incidents). In Bridgwater Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (1,298 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre?

      Bath City Centre recorded 805 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Bridgwater Town Centre recorded 589. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bath City Centre vs Bridgwater Town Centre?

      Violent crime in Bath City Centre totalled 1,387 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,298 in Bridgwater Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bath City Centre recorded 4,146 crimes (now 4,682, a change of +12.9%). Bridgwater Town Centre recorded 2,860 crimes previously (now 3,369, +17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bath City Centre has a resolution rate of 33.5% and Bridgwater Town Centre has 25.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre?

      Bath City Centre falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Bridgwater Town Centre is covered by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bath City Centre or Bridgwater Town Centre on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bath City Centre and Bridgwater Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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