KING ARTHUR DRIVE, BA21 3HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3HZ

KING ARTHUR DRIVE, BA21 3HZ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.05 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3HZ 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 3HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3HZ, encompassing approximately 3928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 3HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorne Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Guinevere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Merevale Way with total crimes: 1

KING ARTHUR DRIVE, BA21 3HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.05-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.33-26.67%
Public order32.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6236.36%
Anti-social behaviour43.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Public order20.51100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.07-26.67%
Vehicle crime12.800.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In April 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 offences157.1315.38%
Public order43.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.3530.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3150.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.35-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.3677.78%
Public order34.070.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8528.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%
Public order30.76200.00%
Shoplifting30.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8440.00%
Other theft51.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Public order20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202411
April 202415
March 202413
February 202410
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thorne Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 2. Guinevere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Merevale Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. King Arthur Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Galahad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1