CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, BA20 2EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2EH

CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, BA20 2EH, South Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.79 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA20 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 18.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA20 2EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2EH, encompassing approximately 1877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA20 2EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6
  • Christopher Close with total crimes: 6
  • Home Drive with total crimes: 4

CHRISTOPHER CLOSE, BA20 2EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.790.00%
Public order57.46-28.57%
Other crime22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.250.00%
Public order77.46250.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.73100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.72180.00%
Public order27.46-33.33%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33-54.55%
Public order32.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3810.00%
Vehicle crime45.860.00%
Public order32.13200.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.46-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour15.33-50.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.85183.33%
Criminal damage and arson39.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.060.00%
Other theft33.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.79-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour23.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.59175.00%
Public order25.86-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.86-60.00%
Public order32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Public order21.60100.00%
Shoplifting21.07-71.43%
Other theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.320.00%
Shoplifting76.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.730.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202414
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 202417
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 2EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Summerlands
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Christopher Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Home Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Summerleaze Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Century Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ferndale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Burroughes Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1