Total Crime Rate
28.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sion Hill area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Bathwick , and the 187th lowest crime rate of 598 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sion Hill (BA1 2UL) in the last 12 months was 28.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.7% lower than the Bathwick average (88.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 45.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sion Hill (BA1 2UL), the main crime hotspot is near Sion Hill Place. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bathwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cranwells Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranwells Park | Under investigation |
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