Bath vs Portbury — 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

Portbury

BS20 · North Somerset

134

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour24

Portbury has less crime — 134 vs 146 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Bath and Portbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 146 and 134 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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 Portbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Portbury recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 134 vs 146 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Bath recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 39 in Portbury. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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