OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BA21 3UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 3UB

OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BA21 3UB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This BA21 3UB 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 3UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 3UB, encompassing approximately 1579 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-76.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 3UB 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

OLD SCHOOL CLOSE, BA21 3UB 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 offences46.33-76.47%
Public order22.53-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.99183.33%
Public order810.76100.00%
Shoplifting15.06-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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
Shoplifting712.0316.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.43-14.29%
Public order43.800.00%
Other theft12.530.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.49-30.00%
Shoplifting64.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.49-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour26.330.00%
Public order11.27-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.56333.33%
Other theft48.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.53100.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

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 offences33.80-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.86-37.50%
Other theft26.330.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.7277.78%
Shoplifting510.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-66.67%
Robbery10.630.00%

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 offences913.9350.00%
Shoplifting45.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Other theft21.900.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.060.00%
Public order33.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Robbery11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.330.00%
Public order23.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202417
July 20246
June 20247
May 202410
April 202413
March 20243
February 202410
January 202416
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
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 3 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
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 3UB 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