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

Overview of Crime in BA21 3JN

FREEDOM AVENUE, BA21 3JN, South Somerset has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3JN 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 3JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3JN, encompassing approximately 4020 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BA21 3JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Road with total crimes: 10
  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4

FREEDOM AVENUE, BA21 3JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.45-35.71%
Public order64.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49150.00%
Other theft51.24400.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.6975.00%
Public order86.96166.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.9560.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49100.00%
Other theft40.990.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.72-64.29%
Other theft42.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.99100.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.20-22.22%
Other theft36.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Public order10.50-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.1789.47%
Anti-social behaviour68.95100.00%
Public order61.49-33.33%
Other crime31.490.00%
Burglary20.75-66.67%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.2090.00%
Public order94.73350.00%
Burglary62.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.97-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour32.49200.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-40.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Public order20.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.46-32.26%
Criminal damage and arson55.22150.00%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.94138.46%
Public order37.71-25.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Burglary20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.70-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.23-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Other crime51.4966.67%
Public order41.240.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7040.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.480.00%
Public order41.74-20.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.740.00%
Public order51.490.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202428
July 202416
June 202410
May 202428
April 202436
March 202419
February 202410
January 202421
December 202331
November 202313
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236
September 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20241
April 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 3JN 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. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Home Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Perrythorne Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Foxes Rest
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Westfield Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Marl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Glastonbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ferndale Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. St Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Freedom Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Stiby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Burroughes Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1