LARKHILL ROAD, BA21 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3LJ

LARKHILL ROAD, BA21 3LJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.07 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3LJ, encompassing approximately 3581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA21 3LJ 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
  • King Arthur Drive with total crimes: 1

LARKHILL ROAD, BA21 3LJ 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 Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.07-35.71%
Burglary12.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.31-36.36%
Public order33.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.7769.23%
Anti-social behaviour56.1425.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 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 offences136.14-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.31-22.22%
Other crime13.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 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 offences189.2150.00%
Public order55.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40300.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.5820.00%
Public order53.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

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 offences105.58-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.86-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.91200.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences156.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft55.31150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.40300.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202422
June 202413
May 202414
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202315
November 20235
October 20236

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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

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 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
October 20231

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 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 3LJ 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. King Arthur Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Galahad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1