UPPER WHATCOMBE, BA11 3SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA11 3SA

UPPER WHATCOMBE, BA11 3SA, Mendip has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This BA11 3SA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA11 postcode area, which has experienced 265 crimes and a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA11 3SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA11 3SA, encompassing approximately 2672 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA11 3SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity Row with total crimes: 4
  • Broadway with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Ground with total crimes: 2

UPPER WHATCOMBE, BA11 3SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6012.50%
Public order53.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order810.85166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.9925.00%
Burglary31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.2433.33%
Public order31.50-40.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary20.75100.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.11-30.00%
Public order52.62-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.98-28.57%
Public order73.74250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62-42.86%
Other crime11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2475.00%
Public order22.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.98-12.50%
Public order52.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.50100.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.98-11.11%
Vehicle crime62.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24200.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-50.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-50.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.75-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.990.00%
Public order31.500.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
February 20246
November 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 20249
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA11 3SA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Trinity Row
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hill Ground
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wallington Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Selwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lower Innox
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whatcombe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Upper Whatcombe
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Valley View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Leaze Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Naish'S Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. York Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1