BA6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6

BA6, Mendip has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BA6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA6, encompassing approximately 13381 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-24.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)

BA6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Close with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Lambrook Street with total crimes: 6

BA6 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA6

The postcode district are associated with the BA6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA6 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences409.49-24.53%
Public order192.99-17.39%
Shoplifting161.4245.45%
Anti-social behaviour161.20-27.27%
Other theft131.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.9742.86%
Burglary60.750.00%
Vehicle crime30.45-57.14%
Drugs20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5310.69-17.19%
Public order233.9664.29%
Anti-social behaviour221.724.76%
Other theft131.6462.50%
Shoplifting110.9783.33%
Vehicle crime70.82250.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.52-12.50%
Burglary60.52100.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.7823.53%
Public order141.57-6.67%
Other theft81.0514.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.6033.33%
Shoplifting60.600.00%
Burglary30.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.22100.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Other crime20.15-50.00%
Drugs10.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour172.99-34.62%
Public order151.2787.50%
Other theft71.12-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson60.52-40.00%
Shoplifting60.45-40.00%
Burglary50.45150.00%
Other crime40.3733.33%
Drugs20.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6010.1630.43%
Anti-social behaviour264.4830.00%
Other theft111.9410.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.8266.67%
Shoplifting100.750.00%
Public order80.7533.33%
Other crime30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-75.00%
Burglary20.15-60.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Drugs10.15-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences468.7412.20%
Anti-social behaviour203.44-20.00%
Other theft101.49100.00%
Shoplifting100.7566.67%
Vehicle crime80.75300.00%
Public order60.60-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson60.45-50.00%
Burglary50.45150.00%
Drugs30.3750.00%
Other crime30.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.2236.67%
Anti-social behaviour253.0666.67%
Public order131.87160.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.97200.00%
Shoplifting60.90-33.33%
Other theft50.45-28.57%
Burglary20.37-60.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Robbery20.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.15-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences305.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.24-16.67%
Shoplifting91.1212.50%
Other theft70.67-30.00%
Burglary50.520.00%
Public order50.37-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.30-42.86%
Other crime10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.70-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour182.9920.00%
Other theft101.35150.00%
Shoplifting80.75-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.60133.33%
Public order70.52-53.33%
Burglary50.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.37-28.57%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences468.1535.29%
Public order153.44-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour151.1236.36%
Shoplifting111.12-56.00%
Vehicle crime70.8275.00%
Burglary60.5220.00%
Other theft40.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.30-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.59-27.66%
Shoplifting252.5419.05%
Public order171.8770.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.27-60.71%
Other theft80.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.600.00%
Burglary50.45150.00%
Vehicle crime40.37-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.30100.00%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%
Drugs10.07-66.67%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences479.86-2.08%
Anti-social behaviour283.5133.33%
Shoplifting212.09425.00%
Public order101.57-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.750.00%
Vehicle crime50.4566.67%
Other theft40.37-50.00%
Drugs30.3050.00%
Burglary20.22-66.67%
Robbery20.15100.00%
Other crime20.15-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences488.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour213.590.00%
Public order121.570.00%
Other theft80.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.600.00%
Burglary60.450.00%
Shoplifting40.450.00%
Vehicle crime30.300.00%
Other crime30.220.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.150.00%
Robbery10.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 108 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20238
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311
September 202325
August 202321
July 20234

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202453
May 202464
April 202440
March 202460
February 202446
January 202441
December 202330
November 202340
October 202346
September 202334
August 202347
July 202348

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202423
May 202414
April 202415
March 20248
February 20246
January 202413
December 20235
November 20237
October 202315
September 202317
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 255 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202422
May 202421
April 202417
March 202426
February 202420
January 202425
December 202315
November 202318
October 202315
September 202311
August 202328
July 202321

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mayfield Close
    Total18
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft6
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lambrook Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Magdalene Close
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Heritage Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Compton Close
    Total5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Apple Meadow
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Beckery New Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Manor House Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hartlake Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Circus Field Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fisher'S Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Magdalene Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. The Archers Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 19. Boughton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sandpits Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Breynton Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Whiting Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Butt Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 24. Dunkerton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Ashwell Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Morland Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sawpit Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Westhay Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Meareway
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Down'S Orchard
    Total1
    Burglary1