Total Crime Rate
61.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brookside area has the 6th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in High Littleton , and the 229th highest crime rate of 598 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 Brookside (BS39 7YR) in the last 12 months was 61.4 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% higher than the High Littleton average (42.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 31.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -35.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brookside (BS39 7YR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ashleigh Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near High Street (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In High Littleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Petrol Station | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brookside Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jubilee Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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