Is Bath City Centre Safe?
Crime statistics for Bath City Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 4,682 total crimes recorded in Bath City Centre
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Bath City Centre — last 12 months
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View detailed crime data for each month in Bath City Centre
Safest Areas Near Bath City Centre
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Bath City Centre by safety score
Compare Bath City Centre With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bath City Centre safe?
Bath City Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 4,682 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 12.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Bath City Centre are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Bath City Centre in the last 12 months?
4,682 crimes were recorded in Bath City Centre in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 12.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (4,146 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,387 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Bath City Centre?
The most common crime in Bath City Centre is Violent Crime, with 1,387 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 29.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Bath City Centre increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Bath City Centre is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 12.9% — from 4,146 crimes in the previous 12 months to 4,682 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Bath City Centre?
Bath City Centre has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Bath City Centre compare to the Avon and Somerset Constabulary average?
Bath City Centre has a safety score of 6/100, while the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area average is 14/100. Bath City Centre is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Bath City Centre?
33.5% of crimes recorded in Bath City Centre resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Avon and Somerset Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Bath City Centre?
1,387 violent crimes were recorded in Bath City Centre in the last 12 months — representing 29.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 805 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Bath City Centre last updated?
The crime data for Bath City Centre was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Bath City Centre with other areas?
You can compare Bath City Centre with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.