BA21 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3AB

BA21 3AB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.29 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA21 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA21 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3AB, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 3AB area, explore the BA21 3AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BA21 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6
  • Christopher Close with total crimes: 6
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4

BA21 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.2933.33%
Public order510.17-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.5433.33%
Other crime32.030.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.7115.38%
Public order77.63133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.56200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1944.44%
Public order36.61-25.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.58300.00%
Public order42.0333.33%
Other theft12.03-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.250.00%
Vehicle crime46.100.00%
Public order32.0350.00%
Other crime31.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Drugs21.53100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.10100.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Other crime21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.15140.00%
Public order36.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.640.00%
Vehicle crime52.54400.00%
Other theft32.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.08-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.19333.33%
Public order36.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.08-66.67%
Public order31.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.71-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson44.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0350.00%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Burglary21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02-71.43%
Other theft11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 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 offences1314.740.00%
Shoplifting76.610.00%
Public order33.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 202412
March 202412
February 20245
January 20245
December 202313
November 20233
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
February 20245
January 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 BA21 3AB 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. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Home Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Summerleaze Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. Willow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ferndale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burroughes Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1