BA21 4AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4AZ

BA21 4AZ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.41 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4AZ 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 4AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4AZ, encompassing approximately 3915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

BA21 4AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earle Street with total crimes: 7
  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fielding Road with total crimes: 5

BA21 4AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.4183.33%
Public order158.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.83-30.77%
Other theft52.30150.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.6062.50%
Public order93.32-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Burglary30.7750.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.8620.00%
Public order109.1911.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.32-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson107.6611.11%
Public order92.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.64-34.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.4355.56%
Criminal damage and arson93.5850.00%
Public order52.3025.00%
Other theft41.2833.33%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime30.7750.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5019.9235.14%
Anti-social behaviour912.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.30-33.33%
Public order41.53-42.86%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.1568.18%
Criminal damage and arson99.45350.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.30-10.00%
Public order72.3040.00%
Other theft41.79-42.86%
Other crime31.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.77100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.02-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour105.6242.86%
Other theft72.5540.00%
Public order51.79-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.070.00%
Public order117.15120.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.81-41.67%
Other theft51.79150.00%
Shoplifting31.28200.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.8640.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.060.00%
Public order52.0466.67%
Other theft21.28-60.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.025.26%
Criminal damage and arson85.11700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.04200.00%
Other theft51.5325.00%
Public order31.28-50.00%
Shoplifting30.7750.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.700.00%
Public order64.850.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202418
July 202436
June 202430
May 202433
April 202450
March 202437
February 202422
January 202428
December 202328
November 202320
October 202319

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
October 20231

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20248
June 20244
May 202414
April 20249
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 4AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Earle Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 2. Glenville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Fielding Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 4. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 5. South Western Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wyndham Street
    Total5
    Public order5
  • 7. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 18. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Newton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1