FREEDOM AVENUE, BA21 3JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3JL

FREEDOM AVENUE, BA21 3JL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.60 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3JL 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 3JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3JL, encompassing approximately 3087 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BA21 3JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 10
  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6
  • Christopher Close with total crimes: 6

FREEDOM AVENUE, BA21 3JL 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.60-8.70%
Public order66.80-40.00%
Other theft41.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97100.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.3191.67%
Public order107.45150.00%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.42100.00%
Public order43.89300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.86-71.43%
Other theft31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.98-19.23%
Other theft36.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.2562.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.4233.33%
Public order31.30-50.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Burglary20.97-66.67%
Other theft20.65-33.33%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.98100.00%
Public order65.18200.00%
Burglary61.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.15-46.67%
Burglary32.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences157.13-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour24.86100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.0475.00%
Public order36.800.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.01-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9425.00%
Other crime51.6266.67%
Public order31.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.310.00%
Public order54.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202412
June 20246
May 202421
April 202426
March 202416
February 20248
January 202415
December 202321
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Summerlands
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Christopher Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 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. Foxes Rest
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Westfield Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Ferndale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. St Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Freedom Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Burroughes Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1