BA16 0EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA16 0EJ

BA16 0EJ, Mendip has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This BA16 0EJ 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 0EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA16 0EJ, encompassing approximately 2585 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

BA16 0EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 2

BA16 0EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.28-14.29%
Public order62.32100.00%
Shoplifting42.32-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.74-41.67%
Shoplifting52.71-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Public order31.55-70.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.92-14.29%
Public order104.64900.00%
Shoplifting63.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-20.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.83600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.42150.00%
Shoplifting31.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.160.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.19-25.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-71.43%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-83.33%
Other theft20.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3871.43%
Shoplifting84.64700.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.0975.00%
Public order32.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.58-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-42.86%
Other theft21.550.00%
Public order20.77-60.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.87250.00%
Public order52.71150.00%
Burglary21.93100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.35-38.46%
Shoplifting43.09-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1313.54-18.75%
Shoplifting75.03250.00%
Public order42.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.54700.00%
Public order56.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.9350.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Shoplifting21.16-71.43%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.670.00%
Public order72.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 202414
April 20242
March 202412
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 202313
October 202316
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Wessex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clockhouse View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. California Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vestry Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Back Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Merriman Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Maple Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Cranhill Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. West Leaze
    Total1
    Other theft1