BELL CHASE, BA20 2FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2FF

BELL CHASE, BA20 2FF, South Somerset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2FF 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 2FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2FF, encompassing approximately 860 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA20 2FF area, explore the BA20 2FF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA20 2FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Tithe Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Chase with total crimes: 2

BELL CHASE, BA20 2FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.46-80.00%
Public order23.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.24200.00%
Public order317.43-25.00%
Shoplifting13.49-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.9216.67%
Violence and sexual offences58.130.00%
Public order45.810.00%
Other theft14.650.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.97-16.67%

In May 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 offences611.62-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour26.970.00%
Public order12.32-50.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.57550.00%
Other theft315.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.49100.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.65-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.62-36.36%
Other theft28.130.00%
Other crime12.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.5737.50%
Shoplifting512.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.810.00%
Public order12.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

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 offences819.76166.67%
Shoplifting49.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.760.00%
Public order39.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Robbery11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.32-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.320.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences512.780.00%
Public order35.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202415
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 202413
March 20242
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20242

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Tithe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bell Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stratford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Houndstone Close
    Total1
    Public order1