Bath City Centre vs Staple Hill and New Cheltenham

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
      6/100
      Staple Hill and New Cheltenham Avon and Somerset Constabulary

      Bath City Centre vs Staple Hill and New Cheltenham 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Staple Hill and New Cheltenham
      Avon and Somerset Constabulary
      2,125 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      23.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bath City Centre
      B Staple Hill and New Cheltenham
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,682
      2,125
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,146
      1,947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.9%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.5%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bath City Centre
      B Staple Hill and New Cheltenham
      Violent Crime
      1,387 ↑14%
      922 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      805 ↑30%
      310 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      379 ↑22%
      139 ↑45%
      Vehicle Crime
      161 ↓19%
      88 ↓25%
      Burglary
      140 ↑6%
      118 ↑62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      218 ↑5%
      150 ↑20%
      Drugs
      55 ↓4%
      67 ↑158%
      Public Order
      497 ↑2%
      178 ↑9%
      Robbery
      85 ↑12%
      15 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      788 ↑14%
      72 ↑80%
      Theft from Person
      32 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      67 ↑6%
      6 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑30%
      20 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑12%
      37 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Staple Hill and New Cheltenham is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bath City Centre safer than Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      Bath City Centre has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,682 crimes in the last 12 months. Staple Hill and New Cheltenham has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,125 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bath City Centre vs Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      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. Staple Hill and New Cheltenham shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bath City Centre and Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      In Bath City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,387 incidents). In Staple Hill and New Cheltenham, it is Violent Crime (922 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bath City Centre and Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      Bath City Centre recorded 805 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staple Hill and New Cheltenham recorded 310. 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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      Violent crime in Bath City Centre totalled 1,387 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 922 in Staple Hill and New Cheltenham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bath City Centre and Staple Hill and New Cheltenham 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%). Staple Hill and New Cheltenham recorded 1,947 crimes previously (now 2,125, +9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bath City Centre and Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bath City Centre and Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      Bath City Centre falls within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary boundary. Staple Hill and New Cheltenham 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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham?

      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 Staple Hill and New Cheltenham on a crime map?

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

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