BA21 3LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3LT

BA21 3LT, South Somerset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.53 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3LT 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 3LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3LT, encompassing approximately 3534 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 3LT area, explore the BA21 3LT Area information page.
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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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 3LT 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

BA21 3LT 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.53-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour32.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.22-33.33%
Public order53.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7025.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.79-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13300.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.79-40.00%
Other crime15.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
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 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.60114.29%
Public order38.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
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 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.6416.67%
Public order63.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70100.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.64-7.69%
Public order63.4050.00%
Vehicle crime41.70300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.79-35.00%
Public order43.680.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.05300.00%
Public order45.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1333.33%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Other crime20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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 offences54.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.410.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202421
June 202414
May 202418
April 202430
March 202414
February 202412
January 202413
December 202320
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20233

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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 3LT 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. Galahad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Tintinhull Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1