BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA16 0BG

BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG, Mendip has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This BA16 0BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA16 postcode area, which has experienced 60 crimes and a crime rate of 4.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA16 0BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA16 0BG, encompassing approximately 1990 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA16 0BG area, explore the BA16 0BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA16 0BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 2

BARN CLOSE, BA16 0BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5311.11%
Theft from the person25.020.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting10.50-75.00%
Public order10.50-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.5680.00%
Public order74.52133.33%
Shoplifting43.52-20.00%
Other theft22.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.04-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-50.00%
Public order32.51-70.00%
Other theft11.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1017.58900.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.020.00%
Shoplifting65.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0166.67%
Other theft22.51100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.550.00%
Shoplifting35.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51200.00%
Public order11.51-66.67%
Other theft10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.04-25.00%
Other theft43.010.00%
Public order32.010.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.57133.33%
Shoplifting87.03700.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.0266.67%
Public order32.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0150.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.53-42.86%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.54-12.50%
Shoplifting43.52-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.58-27.27%
Shoplifting74.02250.00%
Robbery53.520.00%
Public order42.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.55450.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.53200.00%
Public order21.51-75.00%
Shoplifting21.00-71.43%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order812.060.00%
Shoplifting74.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.510.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
March 202414
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20235

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA16 0BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Wessex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Glaston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Clockhouse View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Back Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1