BA15 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA15

BA15, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BA15 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA15, encompassing approximately 14184 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

BA15 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Spencers Orchard with total crimes: 10
  • Station Approach with total crimes: 5

BA15 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA15

The postcode district are associated with the BA15, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA15 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting204.02-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.41-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.06-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson50.3525.00%
Public order40.35-50.00%
Other theft30.28-62.50%
Burglary20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.14-60.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting256.1331.58%
Violence and sexual offences241.764.35%
Anti-social behaviour91.69-50.00%
Other theft80.63700.00%
Public order80.56166.67%
Vehicle crime50.56-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson40.35-20.00%
Burglary20.28-50.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.85109.09%
Shoplifting191.6218.75%
Anti-social behaviour181.34200.00%
Vehicle crime91.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.630.00%
Burglary40.35300.00%
Public order30.28-25.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting163.2445.45%
Violence and sexual offences111.13-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour60.78-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.42-37.50%
Public order40.3533.33%
Other theft20.28-50.00%
Burglary10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.9464.29%
Anti-social behaviour161.62300.00%
Shoplifting111.13-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.7860.00%
Other theft40.56100.00%
Vehicle crime40.28100.00%
Public order30.28-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting173.67-22.73%
Violence and sexual offences141.207.69%
Public order50.99400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.35-66.67%
Other theft20.28-81.82%
Burglary20.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting225.01633.33%
Violence and sexual offences131.55-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour120.92100.00%
Other theft110.851000.00%
Burglary50.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Public order10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences162.40-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour61.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.4225.00%
Shoplifting30.35-78.57%
Other crime10.210.00%
Other theft10.07-50.00%
Public order10.070.00%
Burglary10.07-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.230.00%
Shoplifting141.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.9966.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.710.00%
Burglary30.28200.00%
Other theft20.21-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Other crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Public order10.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.48-40.00%
Shoplifting60.42-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson40.42-33.33%
Other theft30.280.00%
Public order20.21-71.43%
Bicycle theft20.14-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Burglary10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.0215.38%
Shoplifting111.0683.33%
Anti-social behaviour100.78-37.50%
Public order70.71600.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.490.00%
Bicycle theft30.42200.00%
Other theft30.21-25.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.070.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour163.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences131.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.920.00%
Shoplifting60.420.00%
Other theft40.420.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Burglary10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202418
June 20246
May 202416
April 20244
March 202412
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 202423
June 202411
May 202423
April 202414
March 202413
February 202416
January 202421
December 202321
November 202315
October 202313

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 202411
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202425
July 202419
June 202416
May 202411
April 202417
March 202422
February 20243
January 202414
December 20236
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA15 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spencers Orchard
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 3. Station Approach
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Trowbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Saxon Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. A363
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Downavon
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Conigre Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elmfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ashley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Barton Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Belcombe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Silver Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Market Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kingston Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. B3109
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Woolley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Road Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kingston Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Avon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Kennet Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bassetts Pasture
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Palairet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Leslie Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Mythern Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1