BA12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA12

BA12, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 175 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BA12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA12, encompassing approximately 29424 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (-43.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)

BA12 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • St Georges Close with total crimes: 9

BA12 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA12

The postcode district are associated with the BA12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences665.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.24-43.86%
Shoplifting301.097.14%
Other theft181.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.61-27.78%
Vehicle crime60.44-14.29%
Public order50.20-44.44%
Other crime30.17-66.67%
Drugs10.10-50.00%
Burglary10.03-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences667.4834.69%
Anti-social behaviour572.241.79%
Shoplifting281.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson180.950.00%
Other theft120.61-7.69%
Public order90.41-55.00%
Other crime90.31200.00%
Vehicle crime70.3140.00%
Burglary70.2475.00%
Theft from the person30.240.00%
Drugs20.10100.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour566.4936.59%
Violence and sexual offences491.90-5.77%
Shoplifting211.67-22.22%
Public order200.715.26%
Criminal damage and arson180.68-18.18%
Other theft130.61-23.53%
Vehicle crime50.44400.00%
Burglary40.17-55.56%
Other crime30.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.6626.83%
Anti-social behaviour411.77-6.82%
Shoplifting271.39170.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.9246.67%
Public order190.7511.76%
Other theft170.6530.77%
Burglary90.5812.50%
Other crime40.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.10-83.33%
Drugs10.03-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour445.7151.72%
Violence and sexual offences411.50-29.31%
Public order171.3954.55%
Criminal damage and arson150.58-48.28%
Other theft130.5130.00%
Shoplifting100.44-50.00%
Burglary80.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime60.27-45.45%
Drugs50.20400.00%
Other crime40.1733.33%
Bicycle theft30.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.100.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.2241.46%
Criminal damage and arson291.9716.00%
Anti-social behaviour290.99-39.58%
Shoplifting200.9953.85%
Vehicle crime110.68266.67%
Public order110.3783.33%
Burglary100.37150.00%
Other theft100.340.00%
Other crime30.34200.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Drugs10.03-66.67%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour485.376.67%
Violence and sexual offences411.63-30.51%
Criminal damage and arson251.3978.57%
Shoplifting130.8518.18%
Other theft100.4466.67%
Public order60.34-62.50%
Burglary40.20-33.33%
Drugs30.14200.00%
Vehicle crime30.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.100.00%
Other crime10.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences595.81-3.28%
Anti-social behaviour452.0195.65%
Public order161.5377.78%
Criminal damage and arson140.54-6.67%
Shoplifting110.4857.14%
Vehicle crime60.37-53.85%
Burglary60.20-40.00%
Other theft60.20-60.00%
Other crime30.2050.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Drugs10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.3727.08%
Anti-social behaviour232.07-39.47%
Criminal damage and arson150.78-16.67%
Other theft150.5166.67%
Vehicle crime130.5118.18%
Burglary100.44-33.33%
Public order90.3450.00%
Shoplifting70.31-22.22%
Other crime20.24100.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences485.34-9.43%
Anti-social behaviour381.6315.15%
Criminal damage and arson181.2912.50%
Burglary150.61275.00%
Vehicle crime110.51-47.62%
Other theft90.370.00%
Shoplifting90.31-25.00%
Public order60.3120.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.03-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.54-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour331.8013.79%
Vehicle crime211.12162.50%
Criminal damage and arson160.710.00%
Shoplifting120.54-20.00%
Other theft90.41-30.77%
Public order50.31-50.00%
Burglary40.17-42.86%
Other crime40.14-20.00%
Theft from the person30.1450.00%
Drugs30.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.68-1.72%
Anti-social behaviour291.94-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson160.99-33.33%
Shoplifting150.54114.29%
Other theft130.51-7.14%
Public order100.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime80.3433.33%
Burglary70.2740.00%
Other crime50.2466.67%
Bicycle theft50.17400.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour371.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.260.00%
Public order150.820.00%
Other theft140.510.00%
Shoplifting70.480.00%
Vehicle crime60.240.00%
Burglary50.200.00%
Other crime30.170.00%
Drugs30.100.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 243 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202418
June 202422
May 202415
April 202429
March 202425
February 202414
January 202415
December 202318
November 202316
October 202316
September 202324

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202413
June 202417
May 202413
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 20239
October 202313
September 202314

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 202411
March 20243
February 20246
January 202413
December 202311
November 202321
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 148 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202420
June 202419
May 202417
April 202411
March 20246
February 202416
January 20249
December 20236
November 20235
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 709 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202466
August 202466
July 202449
June 202452
May 202441
April 202458
March 202441
February 202459
January 202461
December 202348
November 202353
October 202357
September 202358

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 202421
June 202427
May 202410
April 202420
March 202413
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 202312
October 202315
September 20237

A total of 512 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202457
July 202456
June 202441
May 202444
April 202429
March 202448
February 202445
January 202423
December 202338
November 202333
October 202329
September 202337

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 90 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting19
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Other theft9
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. St Georges Close
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Church Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Woodcock Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. The Oaks
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 12. Pampas Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pound Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Cley View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Portnell'S Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Chetcombe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Water Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lanes End Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clearwood View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Myrtle Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cobbett Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Pound Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Weymouth Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Canons Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Morley Field
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Three Horseshoes Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Malmpit Hill
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 29. New Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Bells Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1