BA16 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA16

BA16, Mendip has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BA16 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA16, encompassing approximately 13986 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)

BA16 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Pimpernel Close with total crimes: 5

BA16 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA16

The postcode district are associated with the BA16, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA16 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.2946.15%
Public order122.7233.33%
Shoplifting120.8671.43%
Anti-social behaviour90.86-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Burglary40.360.00%
Other theft30.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.21100.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.65-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour111.86-15.38%
Public order90.79-40.00%
Shoplifting70.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.5066.67%
Other theft40.36-20.00%
Other crime20.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.93-11.11%
Public order152.2987.50%
Anti-social behaviour131.0785.71%
Shoplifting90.930.00%
Other theft50.64-16.67%
Burglary30.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.21-62.50%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences365.79140.00%
Shoplifting92.57-52.63%
Public order80.6414.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.5740.00%
Other theft60.5020.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Burglary20.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting194.8646.15%
Violence and sexual offences151.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson101.0725.00%
Public order70.7216.67%
Other theft50.50400.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.36-66.67%
Burglary40.36300.00%
Other crime20.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.140.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.7257.89%
Anti-social behaviour152.15114.29%
Shoplifting131.0785.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.9333.33%
Public order60.5720.00%
Other crime40.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.07-80.00%
Burglary10.07-50.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.86-45.71%
Anti-social behaviour71.36-53.33%
Shoplifting70.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson60.50200.00%
Other theft50.4366.67%
Public order50.36-54.55%
Burglary20.36-60.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-87.50%
Robbery10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.5050.00%
Public order111.07175.00%
Vehicle crime80.790.00%
Shoplifting80.5714.29%
Burglary50.57400.00%
Other theft30.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.21-50.00%
Drugs10.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.722.94%
Anti-social behaviour102.5042.86%
Shoplifting70.72-50.00%
Public order40.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-20.00%
Other theft30.2950.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Other crime10.07-66.67%
Drugs10.07-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences346.29-2.86%
Shoplifting142.43250.00%
Vehicle crime71.00250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson50.500.00%
Public order50.36-16.67%
Robbery50.36400.00%
Drugs30.36200.00%
Other crime30.21200.00%
Other theft20.21-33.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Burglary10.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.9394.44%
Anti-social behaviour82.50-52.94%
Public order60.57-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson50.43-37.50%
Shoplifting40.36-60.00%
Burglary30.29-25.00%
Other theft30.21200.00%
Vehicle crime20.210.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.36-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour171.2970.00%
Public order141.22180.00%
Shoplifting101.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.720.00%
Burglary40.5733.33%
Vehicle crime20.29-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.14-66.67%
Other theft10.07-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.720.00%
Vehicle crime70.570.00%
Shoplifting60.500.00%
Public order50.430.00%
Other theft40.360.00%
Bicycle theft30.290.00%
Possession of weapons30.210.00%
Burglary30.210.00%
Drugs20.210.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 202426
June 202432
May 202436
April 202415
March 202430
February 202419
January 202435
December 202335
November 202334
October 202335
September 202318
August 202323

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20249
June 202415
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 202314
August 20235

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20249
May 20249
April 202419
March 202413
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 20234
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238
August 20238

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202411
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 202415
February 20247
January 202415
December 202310
November 20237
October 20238
September 202317
August 202310

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
August 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA16 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pimpernel Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 5. Pippard Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Foxlands Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Wessex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Clockhouse View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Strode Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berkeley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bove Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Oriel Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fowen Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. California Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. The Whithy'S
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Wilderness Drove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Boardwalk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Downside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Gould Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Gipsy Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Vestry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Back Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Merriman Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Maple Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Wraxhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ivythorn Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Portway Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Glanvill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Overleigh
    Total1
    Burglary1