BA7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA7

BA7, South Somerset has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BA7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA7, encompassing approximately 4134 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BA7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bartlett Square with total crimes: 6
  • Catherines Close with total crimes: 3
  • Old Approach with total crimes: 2

BA7 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA7

The postcode district are associated with the BA7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA7 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 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.26-57.14%
Burglary82.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-20.00%
Public order40.97100.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-77.78%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.5823.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.08350.00%
Other theft72.18600.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6966.67%
Other crime31.210.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Public order20.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.7413.33%
Public order64.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.01-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour43.63100.00%
Public order40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Burglary20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.95-15.00%
Public order44.11-42.86%
Burglary40.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other theft30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.19185.71%
Public order74.84133.33%
Other theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.48-60.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29-36.36%
Burglary51.69400.00%
Vehicle crime51.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.210.00%
Public order30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.08-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour42.66-20.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.48-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.9260.00%
Burglary63.87100.00%
Public order51.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2166.67%
Vehicle crime41.210.00%
Other theft40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.77-9.09%
Other theft52.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Burglary30.73200.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.29-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.210.00%
Public order31.21200.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.01-19.05%
Other theft34.110.00%
Vehicle crime30.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary20.48100.00%
Public order10.48-85.71%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.260.00%
Public order75.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234
August 20233

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202421
May 202417
April 202415
March 202417
February 202420
January 20247
December 202311
November 202316
October 202310
September 202311
August 202317
July 202321

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231
August 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bartlett Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Catherines Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Approach
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Dimmer Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Carter Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Woodcock Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sandbrook Lane
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Church Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Kember'S Hill
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 10. Torbay Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Compton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A371
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Ancastle Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Greenway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1