LONG CLOSE, BA21 3SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3SE

LONG CLOSE, BA21 3SE, South Somerset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3SE 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 3SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3SE, encompassing approximately 1230 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 3SE area, explore the BA21 3SE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 3SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 1
  • Priory Glade with total crimes: 1

LONG CLOSE, BA21 3SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.440.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.630.00%
Public order34.88-25.00%
Shoplifting32.44-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Vehicle crime12.440.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.26-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences65.6950.00%
Public order44.88300.00%
Other theft13.250.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.250.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.63-83.33%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.88400.00%
Public order34.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.690.00%
Other theft34.060.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.07150.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.1375.00%
Robbery15.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.57-20.00%
Shoplifting43.25-55.56%
Other theft23.25100.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting919.51800.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.32150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.060.00%
Public order23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.880.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
February 20245
December 20231
November 20234

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Priory Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Termare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Houndstone Close
    Total1
    Public order1