DRAGONFLY CLOSE, BA11 5BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA11 5BX

DRAGONFLY CLOSE, BA11 5BX, Mendip has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This BA11 5BX 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 5BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA11 5BX, encompassing approximately 1478 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

BA11 5BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Feltham Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Mountsfield with total crimes: 3

DRAGONFLY CLOSE, BA11 5BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.44500.00%
Shoplifting34.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.700.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.68-75.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.7633.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.70-25.00%
Public order22.03-50.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.70300.00%
Shoplifting32.7050.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.06-81.82%
Other crime21.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.85-47.62%
Public order67.44-45.45%
Other theft14.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-75.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2127.05950.00%
Public order1114.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Other theft21.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.38-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.8275.00%
Shoplifting34.73-62.50%
Burglary22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.11-46.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.4133.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.14200.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.68-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 202411
March 202421
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 202315

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
April 20246
March 202411

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA11 5BX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Feltham Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Mountsfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Austin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1