LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3AZ

LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AZ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3AZ 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 3AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3AZ, encompassing approximately 2058 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 3AZ area, explore the BA21 3AZ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BA21 3AZ 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

LEGION ROAD, BA21 3AZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.7250.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.1787.50%
Public order47.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.940.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.89-50.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 offences1110.20-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.34100.00%
Public order41.94100.00%
Other theft11.94-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.830.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Drugs21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

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 offences129.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.83100.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.20433.33%
Public order27.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.32400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.43-50.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences65.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.91100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26200.00%
Other theft25.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

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 offences45.83-60.00%
Public order31.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8650.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Shoplifting20.97-71.43%
Other crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.170.00%
Shoplifting74.860.00%
Public order33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

Crime by Type

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 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 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 202416
February 20243
January 20246
December 202312
November 20234
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20245
January 20241

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 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

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 3AZ 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. Summerleaze Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 5. Willow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandown Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oakridge Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1