Banwell vs Bath — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Banwell

BS29 · North Somerset

21

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Other theft2

Bath

BA2 · Bath and North East Somerset

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting20
  • Public order12

Banwell has less crime — 21 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Banwell in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 21, a 5.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Banwell sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (3) and Other theft (2), while Bath has more Shoplifting (20) and Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Banwell or Bath safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Banwell recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 21 vs 120 incidents. That is 83% fewer crimes. Banwell is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Banwell and Bath?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Banwell saw higher rates of Vehicle crime and Other theft while Bath had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Banwell recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 120).

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