HOUNDSTONE CLOSE, BA21 3RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3RL

HOUNDSTONE CLOSE, BA21 3RL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3RL 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 3RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3RL, encompassing approximately 1138 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BA21 3RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Tithe Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Chase with total crimes: 2

HOUNDSTONE CLOSE, BA21 3RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.78-75.00%
Public order23.51-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1627.23128.57%
Public order714.0675.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.150.00%
Shoplifting22.64-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.570.00%
Shoplifting76.150.00%
Public order46.150.00%
Other theft13.510.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.9316.67%
Shoplifting76.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.150.00%
Robbery11.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.66-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour25.27-66.67%
Public order11.76-66.67%
Other crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In April 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 offences1325.48333.33%
Anti-social behaviour611.42500.00%
Other theft45.27300.00%
Public order33.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.15-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.91300.00%
Other theft23.510.00%
Other crime11.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.7266.67%
Shoplifting513.1825.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.3380.00%
Shoplifting47.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6450.00%
Other theft22.64100.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting821.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.03-28.57%
Public order34.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.660.00%
Public order26.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202416
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 202413
March 20243
February 20249
January 202415
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Tithe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bell Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stratford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priory Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Houndstone Close
    Total1
    Public order1