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

Overview of Crime in BA16 0DW

SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DW, Mendip has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This BA16 0DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA16 postcode area, which has experienced 88 crimes and a crime rate of 6.29 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA16 0DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA16 0DW, encompassing approximately 1790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA16 0DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 2
  • Clockhouse View with total crimes: 2

SOMERTON ROAD, BA16 0DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1011.73150.00%
Public order35.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.68200.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences46.70-50.00%
Public order42.23-50.00%
Shoplifting22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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 offences812.29-55.56%
Public order84.4760.00%
Shoplifting24.470.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.76350.00%
Public order510.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-75.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 arson46.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-69.23%
Public order22.23-33.33%
Other theft11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.9662.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Public order31.68200.00%
Other theft11.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.94-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson34.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3828.57%
Vehicle crime25.030.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.26-41.67%
Public order23.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.730.00%
Vehicle crime26.700.00%
Public order21.12-50.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.85300.00%
Public order46.70-20.00%
Other theft22.23100.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.790.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 202418
April 20244
March 202413
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wessex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Clockhouse View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Strode Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berkeley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bove Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. The Boardwalk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Downside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gould Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1