BA12 9NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA12 9NS

BA12 9NS, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This BA12 9NS 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 9NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA12 9NS, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA12 9NS area, explore the BA12 9NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

BA12 9NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Myrtle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Weymouth Street with total crimes: 2

BA12 9NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1410.0016.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.09-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-60.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Burglary32.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-33.33%
Robbery10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.610.00%
Public order52.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-25.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.3533.33%
Public order53.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-20.00%
Burglary31.7450.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.61-61.54%
Shoplifting42.17-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-57.14%
Public order31.30-25.00%
Burglary21.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.7885.71%
Criminal damage and arson75.6575.00%
Shoplifting73.0475.00%
Public order43.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-62.50%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.74-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.04100.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.43900.00%
Shoplifting44.35-33.33%
Public order31.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.0950.00%
Vehicle crime32.61200.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.52-33.33%
Shoplifting42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5612.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.91-37.50%
Shoplifting42.17300.00%
Drugs21.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.69-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour83.4814.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.48-66.67%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.040.00%
Public order32.610.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20248
February 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 3 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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 202413
March 20247
February 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20238
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA12 9NS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Myrtle Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Weymouth Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Emwell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Lyme Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Bourne Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1