BA15 5BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA15 5BU

BA15 5BU, Wiltshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.92 per 1,000 population. This BA15 5BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA15 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA15 5BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA15 5BU, encompassing approximately 652 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-90.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA15 5BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spencers Orchard with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Bassetts Pasture with total crimes: 1

BA15 5BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.92-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences113.79-90.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Burglary11.530.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1344.44-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences1019.92233.33%
Other theft315.320.00%
Theft from the person14.600.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1636.7814.29%
Violence and sexual offences324.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Burglary14.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.5255.56%
Public order121.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.45-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour213.790.00%
Public order13.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.99-38.10%
Violence and sexual offences119.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2133.71600.00%
Public order132.180.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.13-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.600.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.73-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences19.190.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.8650.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.790.00%
Other theft11.530.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting616.86-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour49.19300.00%
Other theft16.130.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.730.00%
Other crime16.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Drugs11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 136 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 202413
March 202421
February 20243
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
January 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA15 5BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Spencers Orchard
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bassetts Pasture
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Palairet Close
    Total1
    Burglary1