WESSEX ROAD, BA21 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3LS

WESSEX ROAD, BA21 3LS, South Somerset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3LS, encompassing approximately 3218 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Perrythorne Park with total crimes: 3
  • Eliotts Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Guinevere Close with total crimes: 2

WESSEX ROAD, BA21 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour32.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.97-40.00%
Public order52.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0187.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.35-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.35-61.54%
Public order13.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.49160.00%
Public order38.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.5211.11%
Public order63.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4628.57%
Public order62.8050.00%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.97-56.25%
Public order42.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences167.46300.00%
Public order34.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24300.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93200.00%
Other crime20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.730.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 202426
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 202316
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
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
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Perrythorne Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Eliotts Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Guinevere Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Marl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. King Arthur Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tintinhull Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1