Total Crime Rate
56.5 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Batch area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bathavon North , and the 261st highest crime rate of 591 local areas in Bath and North East Somerset .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Batch (BA1 7DR) in the last 12 months was 56.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.4% higher than the Bathavon North average (34.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Batch (BA1 7DR), the main crime hotspot is near Coalpit Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Vale View Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Solsbury Lane | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Northend | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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