WESSEX CLOSE, BA16 0ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA16 0ES

WESSEX CLOSE, BA16 0ES, Mendip has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population. This BA16 0ES 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 0ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA16 0ES, encompassing approximately 1564 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA16 0ES area, explore the BA16 0ES 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 (-9.09% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BA16 0ES 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

WESSEX CLOSE, BA16 0ES 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 offences1011.51-9.09%
Theft from the person26.390.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.42120.00%
Public order37.030.00%
Shoplifting21.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.59-37.50%
Shoplifting43.20-20.00%
Public order32.56-62.50%
Other theft11.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

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 offences817.26-55.56%
Public order85.11166.67%
Shoplifting55.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.200.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.82350.00%
Public order311.5150.00%
Shoplifting31.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-75.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.2033.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.56-73.33%
Public order22.560.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.0987.50%
Shoplifting89.59700.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.5650.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

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 offences810.87-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour35.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5128.57%
Anti-social behaviour25.75100.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%

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 offences712.14-30.00%
Shoplifting44.47-20.00%
Public order22.56-33.33%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.62-23.08%
Shoplifting56.39150.00%
Public order33.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.98333.33%
Public order48.31-42.86%
Shoplifting22.56-71.43%
Other theft21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order713.420.00%
Shoplifting74.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 202418
April 20244
March 202415
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 202310
October 202313
September 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 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
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 0ES 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. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clockhouse View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Strode Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kingston Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1