MARL CLOSE, BA21 3NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3NQ

MARL CLOSE, BA21 3NQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.86 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3NQ 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 3NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3NQ, encompassing approximately 3688 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BA21 3NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Perrythorne Park with total crimes: 3

MARL CLOSE, BA21 3NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences137.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.52100.00%
Shoplifting51.63400.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-50.00%
Public order30.8150.00%
Shoplifting10.81-92.31%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.0163.64%
Shoplifting134.88116.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.17100.00%
Public order21.63-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.40-52.17%
Public order62.98200.00%
Shoplifting61.630.00%
Other theft31.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.84-43.90%
Shoplifting66.24-14.29%
Other theft41.63300.00%
Public order21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4118.71583.33%
Shoplifting711.12133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.9020.00%
Public order41.63-55.56%
Other crime31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order97.5950.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.630.00%
Shoplifting31.36-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81200.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 offences97.59-35.71%
Public order62.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.630.00%
Shoplifting51.36-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.84-57.58%
Shoplifting93.80350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.44100.00%
Public order51.6325.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3312.47312.50%
Public order48.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-57.14%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.900.00%
Other crime41.080.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202418
June 202411
May 202423
April 202441
March 20246
February 20249
January 202414
December 202333
November 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20249
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20234

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Perrythorne Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Eliotts Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfield Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Marl Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. St Anne'S Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Freedom Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Stiby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Westfield Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tintinhull Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thatcham Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Raglan Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1