BA21 3HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3HJ

BA21 3HJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3HJ 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 3HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3HJ, encompassing approximately 4738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BA21 3HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 10
  • Perrythorne Park with total crimes: 3
  • Eliotts Drive with total crimes: 3

BA21 3HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.12-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour42.74300.00%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.630.00%
Public order20.42-60.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.91-25.00%
Public order53.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.8684.62%
Anti-social behaviour55.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.060.00%
Other theft41.060.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.91-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson52.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06100.00%
Other theft40.84300.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.33-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour24.64-66.67%
Public order20.42-71.43%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Other theft10.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3612.4589.47%
Public order77.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.4820.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.6535.71%
Public order64.0120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27150.00%
Burglary51.0666.67%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.54-36.36%
Public order52.9525.00%
Vehicle crime41.06300.00%
Burglary30.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%
Other theft20.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.81-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson54.6466.67%
Public order41.0633.33%
Burglary30.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences278.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.70-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.63-50.00%
Public order30.6350.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.42-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9020.00%
Other theft51.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.06300.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Other crime20.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.270.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Vehicle crime30.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202424
June 202413
May 202422
April 202436
March 202419
February 202414
January 202422
December 202327
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Perrythorne Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Eliotts Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Guinevere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foxes Rest
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Marl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. King Arthur Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Galahad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glastonbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Freedom Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1