Bath vs Winscombe — 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

Winscombe

BS25 · North Somerset

14

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Vehicle crime3
  • Other crime2

Winscombe has less crime — 14 vs 120 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Winscombe in February 2026 — 120 incidents compared to 14, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (20) and Public order (12), while Winscombe has more Vehicle crime (3) and Other crime (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 Winscombe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Winscombe recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 14 vs 120 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Winscombe is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Winscombe had more Vehicle crime and Other crime. Overall, Winscombe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 120).

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