THE FORUM, BA21 3TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3TL

THE FORUM, BA21 3TL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.82 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3TL 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 3TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3TL, encompassing approximately 3855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA21 3TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merevale Way with total crimes: 1
  • Galahad Close with total crimes: 1
  • Akeman Close with total crimes: 1

THE FORUM, BA21 3TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.82-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson11.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.22-13.33%
Public order53.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.26-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.487.14%
Other theft23.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.71180.00%
Other crime33.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.89-44.44%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.6712.50%
Public order32.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.37-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.78137.50%
Public order34.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.2244.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9380.00%
Other theft22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In September 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 offences53.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202414
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 202419
December 20238
November 202313
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merevale Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Galahad Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Akeman Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glastonbury Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priory Glade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillingdon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fosse Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1