Bath vs Yate — 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

Yate

BS37 · South Gloucestershire

137

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences74
  • Anti-social behaviour19
  • Public order9

Yate has less crime — 137 vs 510 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Bath recorded substantially more crime than Yate in February 2026 — 510 incidents compared to 137, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bath sees higher rates of Shoplifting (106), while Yate has more Public order (9). 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 Yate safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Yate recorded fewer crimes than Bath — 137 vs 510 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Bath is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bath saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Yate had more Public order. Overall, Yate recorded fewer total crimes (137 vs 510).

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