Bath vs Bath — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bath

BA1 · Bath and North East Somerset

453

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences112
  • Anti-social behaviour101
  • Shoplifting61

Bath

BA2 · Bath and North East Somerset

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Bath has less crime — 146 vs 453 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Bath in April 2026 — 453 incidents compared to 146, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Bath records significantly more (112 vs 41 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bath or Bath safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Bath recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 146 vs 453 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Bath is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bath recorded 112 incidents of this type vs 41 in Bath. Overall, Bath had fewer total crimes (146 vs 453).

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