PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3AQ

PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.22 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3AQ, encompassing approximately 1560 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 3AQ area, explore the BA21 3AQ Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA21 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6
  • Summerleaze Park with total crimes: 4
  • Swallowcliffe Gardens with total crimes: 4

PRESTON ROAD, BA21 3AQ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.9733.33%
Public order42.56100.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.9750.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.25-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour24.49-50.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.0533.33%
Public order42.56100.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Other theft11.28-66.67%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.3010.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Other theft31.920.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.410.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Drugs21.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.25200.00%
Public order17.690.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.64-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.25400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.20-33.33%
Other theft32.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.33-25.00%
Other theft23.84-33.33%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6160.00%
Other theft35.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.64-75.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.97-44.44%
Public order43.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.56100.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.610.00%
Other theft25.77100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%

In September 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 offences910.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.770.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20247
June 202411
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 3AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Summerlands
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Summerleaze Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Swallowcliffe Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Willow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sandown Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oakridge Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A37
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Southway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1