Bath vs Bruton — 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

Bruton

BA10 · Somerset

15

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences7
  • Other theft2
  • Criminal damage & arson2

Bruton has less crime — 15 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Bruton in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 15, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Public order (12), while Bruton has more Other theft (2) and Criminal damage & arson (2). 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 Bruton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bruton recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 15 vs 120 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Bruton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Bruton had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bruton recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 120).

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