BA21 3EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3EP

BA21 3EP, South Somerset has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.90 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3EP 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 3EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3EP, encompassing approximately 4263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

BA21 3EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6

BA21 3EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.905.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.92100.00%
Public order62.3520.00%
Other theft51.41400.00%
Shoplifting51.17400.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-50.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 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 offences208.4411.11%
Public order54.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-50.00%
Other theft10.94-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-92.31%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.6663.64%
Shoplifting134.22116.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88100.00%
Other theft31.41-40.00%
Public order30.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.97-57.69%
Public order62.58200.00%
Shoplifting61.4120.00%
Other theft51.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.49-38.10%
Other theft66.10100.00%
Shoplifting51.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Public order20.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.47-75.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4218.76180.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.8514.29%
Shoplifting71.88133.33%
Public order61.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Other theft30.94-25.00%
Other crime30.700.00%
Drugs30.700.00%
Burglary20.70-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2636.36%
Public order93.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.110.00%
Burglary61.64100.00%
Other theft41.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9433.33%
Shoplifting30.94-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.15-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.58600.00%
Public order71.6416.67%
Shoplifting41.64-55.56%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.70-50.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.02-57.50%
Shoplifting93.99800.00%
Public order62.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.41100.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4013.84233.33%
Public order69.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-40.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.810.00%
Public order62.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-28.57%
Other crime41.170.00%
Shoplifting30.94-70.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3720.00%
Shoplifting102.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.3512.50%
Public order82.11-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.8816.67%
Other crime41.64100.00%
Burglary30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.550.00%
Public order92.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.880.00%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202420
July 202418
June 202411
May 202426
April 202442
March 202415
February 202411
January 202417
December 202340
November 202312
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 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 20243
February 20244
January 20249
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310
September 20235

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
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Summerlands
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Home Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Perrythorne Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Eliotts Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Foxes Rest
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Westfield Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Ferndale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. St Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Freedom Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Stiby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Burroughes Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Thatcham Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Raglan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1