THATCHAM CLOSE, BA21 3BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3BS

THATCHAM CLOSE, BA21 3BS, South Somerset has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3BS 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 3BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3BS, encompassing approximately 3098 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 3BS area, explore the BA21 3BS 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 3BS 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

THATCHAM CLOSE, BA21 3BS 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 offences128.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour53.87-16.67%
Shoplifting51.61400.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

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 offences76.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-50.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.65-92.31%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.97116.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

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 offences88.71-50.00%
Public order62.58500.00%
Shoplifting61.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9433.33%
Other theft21.29-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.62-30.43%
Other theft65.16500.00%
Shoplifting51.94-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

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 offences2314.8491.67%
Shoplifting77.4275.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%
Public order31.29-50.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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 offences1210.0033.33%
Public order63.87100.00%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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 offences97.10-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.900.00%
Shoplifting41.29-55.56%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.00-41.18%
Shoplifting93.23800.00%
Public order32.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.39142.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.49-40.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%

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 offences78.07-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-28.57%
Other crime31.6150.00%
Public order30.97-40.00%
Shoplifting30.97-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-75.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.200.00%
Shoplifting103.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.580.00%
Public order52.260.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Other crime20.650.00%

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 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 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 20247
June 20248
May 202416
April 202423
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 202317
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20232

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 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

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 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 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 3BS 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