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

146

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

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

Bradford-on-Avon

BA15 · Wiltshire

73

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences25
  • Burglary16
  • Anti-social behaviour10

Bradford-on-Avon has less crime — 73 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded notably higher crime than Bradford-on-Avon in April 2026 — 146 vs 73 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Bradford-on-Avon has more Burglary (16). 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 April 2026 Police data, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 73 vs 146 incidents. That is 50% 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 April 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Bradford-on-Avon had more Burglary. Overall, Bradford-on-Avon recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 146).

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