Bath vs Bradford-on-Avon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Bath

BA2 · Bath and North East Somerset

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting20
  • Public order12

Bradford-on-Avon

BA15 · Wiltshire

27

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences13
  • Public order8
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 27 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Bradford-on-Avon in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 27, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20), while Bradford-on-Avon has more Anti-social behaviour (3). 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 Bradford-on-Avon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 27 vs 120 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Bradford-on-Avon is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Bath and Bradford-on-Avon?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bradford-on-Avon had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 120).

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