Bath vs Bath — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Bath

BA1 · Bath and North East Somerset

510

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences138
  • Shoplifting106
  • Anti-social behaviour103

Bath

BA2 · Bath and North East Somerset

120

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Shoplifting20
  • Public order12

Bath has less crime — 120 vs 510 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Bath in February 2026 — 510 incidents compared to 120, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (103), while Bath has more Public order (12). 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 Bath safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Bath recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 120 vs 510 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Bath is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Bath had more Public order. Overall, Bath recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 510).

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