PORTLAND ROAD, BA11 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA11 4JA

PORTLAND ROAD, BA11 4JA, Mendip has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This BA11 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA11 4JA, encompassing approximately 4029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

BA11 4JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Ecos Court with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity Row with total crimes: 4

PORTLAND ROAD, BA11 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4114.29%
Public order113.9737.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.73-14.29%
Shoplifting61.49500.00%
Vehicle crime31.4950.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.670.00%
Public order83.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-90.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.16-36.36%
Public order103.4725.00%
Shoplifting102.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.48100.00%
Other theft41.9933.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.4283.33%
Public order85.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.99-42.86%
Shoplifting40.990.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.9840.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74100.00%
Shoplifting40.99100.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.435.88%
Anti-social behaviour54.470.00%
Other theft41.24300.00%
Public order30.99-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1813.33%
Public order64.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4966.67%
Shoplifting41.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-25.00%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.17-11.76%
Shoplifting83.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.40142.86%
Shoplifting164.220.00%
Public order43.9733.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-50.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.20-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-20.00%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Public order30.9950.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2366.67%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Shoplifting20.74-60.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-57.14%
Shoplifting51.49400.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99200.00%
Vehicle crime30.740.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.470.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202414
June 202422
May 202412
April 202418
March 202417
February 202415
January 202417
December 20237
November 20239
October 20236
September 202314

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 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20248
January 202416
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA11 4JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Ecos Court
    Total5
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Trinity Row
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Hoopers Barton
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Broadway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Badcox
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Selwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Weymouth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Somerset Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Acorns
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nunney Barton
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leaze Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Naish'S Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Trinity Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. York Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Smithy Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lynfield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Oakfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1