BS21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS21

BS21, North Somerset has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BS21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BS21, encompassing approximately 23539 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-8.62% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)

BS21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Zig Zag with total crimes: 12
  • Hillview Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Park Road with total crimes: 8

BS21 Crime Map

Postcodes in BS21

The postcode district are associated with the BS21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BS21 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 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences535.78-8.62%
Shoplifting172.2570.00%
Other theft160.7277.78%
Anti-social behaviour130.68-60.61%
Criminal damage and arson120.5550.00%
Public order100.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime90.42200.00%
Burglary30.38-66.67%
Drugs10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Other crime10.04-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences586.84-39.58%
Anti-social behaviour332.4683.33%
Public order201.400.00%
Shoplifting100.85-37.50%
Burglary90.4250.00%
Other theft90.38-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson80.38-42.86%
Other crime70.34600.00%
Robbery30.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.13-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences968.03100.00%
Public order204.0881.82%
Anti-social behaviour180.850.00%
Shoplifting160.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.68366.67%
Other theft130.5985.71%
Burglary60.5520.00%
Vehicle crime50.250.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.42-12.73%
Anti-social behaviour182.045.88%
Public order110.76-21.43%
Other theft70.47250.00%
Burglary50.30-37.50%
Vehicle crime50.210.00%
Shoplifting40.21-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson30.17-72.73%
Robbery20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences555.6110.00%
Anti-social behaviour172.34112.50%
Shoplifting170.72183.33%
Public order140.7240.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.59266.67%
Burglary80.470.00%
Vehicle crime50.34150.00%
Other theft20.21-33.33%
Drugs10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%
Other crime10.04-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences504.0435.14%
Public order102.1266.67%
Burglary80.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.3460.00%
Shoplifting60.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.250.00%
Other theft30.13-25.00%
Other crime30.1350.00%
Vehicle crime20.13-77.78%
Drugs10.08-50.00%
Robbery10.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences373.31-24.49%
Vehicle crime91.57-25.00%
Public order60.38-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.2566.67%
Shoplifting40.21-66.67%
Other theft40.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.17-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Burglary20.08-33.33%
Robbery10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.42-14.04%
Vehicle crime122.08-14.29%
Shoplifting120.51140.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.5166.67%
Public order100.420.00%
Other theft40.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.17-62.50%
Burglary30.1350.00%
Drugs10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.76-13.64%
Vehicle crime142.42366.67%
Public order100.59-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour80.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.34-33.33%
Other theft60.250.00%
Shoplifting50.25-37.50%
Other crime30.210.00%
Burglary20.13-50.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences664.8932.00%
Public order132.8062.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.5550.00%
Shoplifting80.3860.00%
Other theft60.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.25-64.29%
Burglary40.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.17-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences504.16-10.71%
Anti-social behaviour142.1240.00%
Public order80.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.34200.00%
Burglary50.25-16.67%
Shoplifting50.21-28.57%
Vehicle crime40.21-20.00%
Other theft30.17-70.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-50.00%
Other crime10.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences564.630.00%
Other theft102.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.420.00%
Public order70.420.00%
Shoplifting70.300.00%
Burglary60.300.00%
Vehicle crime50.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.080.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Drugs10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 675 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202458
July 202496
June 202448
May 202455
April 202450
March 202437
February 202449
January 202457
December 202366
November 202350
October 202356

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202433
July 202418
June 202418
May 202417
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202413
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20249
February 202412
January 202414
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202420
June 202411
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 202410
January 202410
December 202313
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202416
June 20244
May 202417
April 20246
March 20244
February 202412
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 202414
June 20243
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
February 202410
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Zig Zag
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Hillview Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Park Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Tickenham Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
  • 5. Chapel Hill
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Clevedon Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Leach Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. The Chaffins
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Melbourne Terrace
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Barton Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maynard Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Edgehill Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Copse Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Woodlands Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Seavale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. St Andrew'S Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 19. Strode Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 20. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stonebridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Treefield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Lower Queen'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Highdale Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Hill Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 28. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 29. Brunel Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Summerhouse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1