BA12 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA12 8LF

BA12 8LF, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This BA12 8LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA12 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA12 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA12 8LF, encompassing approximately 2614 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA12 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Myrtle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Cobbett Place with total crimes: 2
  • Pound Street with total crimes: 2

BA12 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.97-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences31.15-25.00%
Shoplifting21.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.8840.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6833.33%
Shoplifting41.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-40.00%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.88-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour41.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-25.00%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.56116.67%
Public order44.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29100.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-83.33%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.74500.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 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 offences86.50-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-33.33%
Shoplifting20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1280.00%
Vehicle crime33.440.00%
Theft from the person21.15100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.0625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.150.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 202413
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA12 8LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Myrtle Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cobbett Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Pound Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weymouth Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Emwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Lyme Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alcock Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1