ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3BG

ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3BG, encompassing approximately 2918 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BA21 3BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Westfield Place with total crimes: 2

ILCHESTER ROAD, BA21 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.5771.43%
Anti-social behaviour54.11-16.67%
Shoplifting51.71400.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.06-50.00%
Shoplifting11.03-92.31%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.97116.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.06-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.25-42.86%
Public order62.74500.00%
Shoplifting62.0620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-33.33%
Other theft21.37-66.67%
Drugs10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.68-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour64.8050.00%
Other theft62.06500.00%
Shoplifting52.06-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-25.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.7691.67%
Shoplifting77.8875.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.3733.33%
Public order31.37-50.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9433.33%
Public order64.11500.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In February 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 offences96.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.080.00%
Shoplifting41.37-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.97-20.00%
Shoplifting94.11800.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.54114.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.14-60.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.57-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-28.57%
Other crime31.71200.00%
Public order31.03-50.00%
Shoplifting31.03-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-71.43%
Other theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.080.00%
Shoplifting103.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.400.00%
Public order62.400.00%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 202414
April 202423
March 202412
February 20249
January 202412
December 202315
November 20237
October 202311

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Westfield Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Stiby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Southway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pickett Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thatcham Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Raglan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1