THE AVENUE, BA21 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4BN

THE AVENUE, BA21 4BN, South Somerset has recorded a total of 98 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.67 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4BN, encompassing approximately 3303 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)

BA21 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

THE AVENUE, BA21 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2829.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.48-12.00%
Shoplifting176.6641.67%
Public order115.15120.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3366.67%
Other theft51.51-37.50%
Robbery31.51200.00%
Theft from the person20.910.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2523.3147.06%
Violence and sexual offences207.57-47.37%
Shoplifting126.05-20.00%
Other theft83.6333.33%
Public order52.42-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3828.7658.33%
Anti-social behaviour1711.50-5.56%
Shoplifting155.1587.50%
Public order124.54-33.33%
Other theft63.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-50.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.27-21.74%
Public order185.45100.00%
Shoplifting85.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4220.00%
Other theft41.820.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Burglary10.61-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3029.977.14%
Anti-social behaviour239.0843.75%
Shoplifting206.960.00%
Public order96.05125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-16.67%
Burglary41.51300.00%
Other theft41.21100.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.22-3.45%
Shoplifting208.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour166.0514.29%
Criminal damage and arson64.840.00%
Public order41.82-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2926.34-12.12%
Shoplifting158.78-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour144.54-30.00%
Public order144.24-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson64.24500.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Other crime20.91100.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.27-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour209.9911.11%
Public order176.0554.55%
Shoplifting175.156.25%
Other theft65.1520.00%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-83.33%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.59100.00%
Shoplifting165.45100.00%
Public order114.8422.22%
Criminal damage and arson63.33-14.29%
Other theft51.8266.67%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Robbery10.61-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.59-52.63%
Public order92.7228.57%
Shoplifting82.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.42-22.22%
Other theft32.12-57.14%
Robbery30.91200.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1910.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.750.00%
Other theft72.720.00%
Public order72.120.00%
Shoplifting62.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202425
July 202417
June 202418
May 202423
April 202416
March 202414
February 202420
January 202418
December 20239
November 202319

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202415
June 20248
May 202420
April 202420
March 202415
February 202417
January 202416
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202420
July 202438
June 202424
May 202430
April 202428
March 202429
February 202433
January 202435
December 202335
November 202335

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 202412
June 202418
May 20249
April 20244
March 202414
February 202417
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Earle Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 6. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Union Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westminster Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Swallowcliffe Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. North Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Princes Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. The Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Higher Kingston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A37
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1