SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA16 0DR

SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DR, Mendip has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.97 per 1,000 population. This BA16 0DR 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 0DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA16 0DR, encompassing approximately 1548 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA16 0DR area, explore the BA16 0DR 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA16 0DR Crime Hotspots

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

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

SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DR 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 offences1010.970.00%
Theft from the person26.460.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.20150.00%
Public order36.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Shoplifting21.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.39-50.00%
Public order42.58-50.00%
Shoplifting32.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.85-50.00%
Public order85.16100.00%
Shoplifting35.1650.00%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.72300.00%
Public order410.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Shoplifting21.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.0433.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.58-69.23%
Shoplifting32.58-57.14%
Public order21.94-33.33%
Other theft11.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.6662.50%
Shoplifting78.39600.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.5266.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Public order31.94200.00%
Other theft11.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences69.04-50.00%
Shoplifting33.870.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.8520.00%
Shoplifting37.75200.00%
Public order21.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.56233.33%
Public order46.46-20.00%
Other theft22.58100.00%
Shoplifting11.29-75.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.680.00%
Shoplifting43.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.580.00%
Bicycle theft11.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

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
December 20231

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 202416
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 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 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. Downside
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Glaston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clockhouse View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Strode Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Kingston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1