{ "path": "/crime/bathavon-south/2026-08", "title": "Crime in Bathavon South, August 2026 · Hey Bath", "description": "53 street crimes recorded in Bathavon South, Bath in August 2026, by kind, with local police priorities.", "canonical": "https://heybath.uk/crime/bathavon-south/2026-08", "generated_at": "2026-10-04T13:22:39.934Z", "data": { "area": { "code": "E05012462", "name": "Bathavon South", "slug": "bathavon-south" }, "month": "2026-08", "total": 53, "byCategory": { "violent-crime": 22, "shoplifting": 10, "anti-social-behaviour": 9, "criminal-damage-arson": 3, "burglary": 2, "other-theft": 2, "public-order": 2, "drugs": 1, "vehicle-crime": 1, "other-crime": 1 }, "months": [ { "month": "2026-08", "total": 53, "path": "/crime/bathavon-south/2026-08" } ], "priorities": [ { "id": 12820, "kind": "priority", "title": "Peasedown and Paulton police priority: There are increasing reports of youths or young people who are driving cars without either licence or not in accordance…", "line": "Encouragingly, there have been no recent reports of young people driving illegally.", "path": null, "link": "https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/peasedown-and-paulton/", "area_code": "E05012462", "starts_at": "2026-09-10T23:00:00.000Z", "ends_at": null, "published_at": "2026-09-10T23:00:00.000Z", "status": "current", "lat": 51.3381, "lng": -2.40577, "data": { "neighbourhood": "CS225", "neighbourhood_name": "Peasedown and Paulton", "issue": "There are increasing reports of youths or young people who are driving cars without either licence or not in accordance with their licence. The cars are in some cases uninsured, untaxed and are not road legal i.e. with no MOT. They are driving around the area sometimes with several other people who are of a same or similar age. We are aware youths are either purchasing cars for a low price on facebook or taking parents cars in the middle of the night. We are encouraging parents to have conversations with their young people around the dangers of this behaviour, and we are asking members of the public to report any suspicious activity, driving or sightings that maybe linked.", "action": "Encouragingly, there have been no recent reports of young people driving illegally. The Neighbourhood Team will continue to carry out regular patrols to maintain this positive trend and keep local roads safe.", "action_date": "2026-09-11T00:00:00" } }, { "id": 12819, "kind": "priority", "title": "Peasedown and Paulton police priority: The Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking into various reports of ASB in and around Peasedown St John, particularly…", "line": "The Neighbourhood Team continues to work closely with partner agencies to address anti-social behaviour within the community.", "path": null, "link": "https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/your-area/peasedown-and-paulton/", "area_code": "E05012462", "starts_at": "2026-09-10T23:00:00.000Z", "ends_at": null, "published_at": "2026-09-10T23:00:00.000Z", "status": "current", "lat": 51.3381, "lng": -2.40577, "data": { "neighbourhood": "CS225", "neighbourhood_name": "Peasedown and Paulton", "issue": "The Neighbourhood Policing Team are looking into various reports of ASB in and around Peasedown St John, particularly on Orchard Way. In recent weeks damage has been caused to bus shelters and trees. Also, there have been incidents of doors being knocked on in the very early hours and reports that a group of young males are involved in killing wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs. The group of young males involved in this behaviour are said to be aged around 14 years. Although the number of official reports to Police is limited the Neighbourhood Team are aware of several incidents that have not been reported. We are asking the public to report incidents of criminal damage wildlife crime and ASB to Police either by calling 101 or filling out an online report using the link below. If you have any information as to the identity of those responsible for any of the incidents described, please contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team Report | Avon and Somerset Police", "action": "The Neighbourhood Team continues to work closely with partner agencies to address anti-social behaviour within the community. Recently, two Acceptable Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) have been issued. These agreements provide a framework for parents, guardians, and relevant stakeholders to support and educate young people, helping them to understand the impact of their behaviour and encouraging positive changes in the future.", "action_date": "2026-09-11T00:00:00" } } ], "photo": { "src": "/assets/photos/bathavon-south-960.webp", "srcset": "/assets/photos/bathavon-south-480.webp 480w, /assets/photos/bathavon-south-960.webp 960w, /assets/photos/bathavon-south-1440.webp 1440w", "width": 1440, "height": 960, "alt": "Churchyard at Limpley Stoke", "author": "Derek Harper", "licence": "CC BY-SA 2.0", "source": "Wikimedia Commons", "source_url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Churchyard,_Limpley_Stoke_-_geograph.org.uk_-_4842901.jpg" }, "near": [ { "id": 41775, "kind": "application", "title": "Change to an approved plan: build two homes following the demolition of existing B8 buildings", "line": "Upper Tunnel Farm, Browney Lane, Combe Hay, Bath, BA2 8RD", "path": "/planning/41775", "link": "https://app.bathnes.gov.uk/webforms/planning/details.html?refval=26%2F02482%2FVAR", "area_code": "E05012462", "starts_at": "2026-06-30", "ends_at": null, "published_at": "2026-07-03T14:07:13.723Z", "status": "granted", "lat": 51.338541569976364, "lng": -2.39458371646943, "distance": 314 }, { "id": 928, "kind": "report", "title": "Litter", "line": "Left on Sunday 20th morning.", "path": "/problems/928", "link": "https://fix.bathnes.gov.uk/report/10123919", "area_code": "E05012462", "starts_at": "2026-09-20T12:23:40.000Z", "ends_at": null, "published_at": "2026-09-20T12:23:40.000Z", "status": "open", "lat": 51.332936, "lng": -2.403541, "distance": 568 } ] } }