Bath vs Long Ashton — 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

Long Ashton

BS41 · North Somerset

40

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Burglary10
  • Anti-social behaviour4

Long Ashton has less crime — 40 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Long Ashton in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 40, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Public order (12), while Long Ashton has more Burglary (10) and Anti-social behaviour (4). 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 Long Ashton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Long Ashton recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 40 vs 120 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Long Ashton is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Long Ashton had more Burglary and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Long Ashton recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 120).

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