SPARROW ROAD, BA21 4BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4BY

SPARROW ROAD, BA21 4BY, South Somerset has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.68 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4BY 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 4BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4BY, encompassing approximately 3822 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 4BY area, explore the BA21 4BY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA21 4BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Mary Street with total crimes: 4
  • Swallowcliffe Gardens with total crimes: 4

SPARROW ROAD, BA21 4BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.68112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.45300.00%
Other theft31.05-50.00%
Public order30.780.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.49-55.56%
Other theft62.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8963.64%
Anti-social behaviour54.7125.00%
Public order51.310.00%
Other theft21.31-50.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.63-15.38%
Public order52.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05300.00%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Other crime21.05100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.06-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour43.40-42.86%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.944.76%
Anti-social behaviour75.75250.00%
Public order31.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1123.53%
Public order45.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.72-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour104.45233.33%
Other theft62.62500.00%
Vehicle crime41.57300.00%
Public order31.05-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.9440.00%
Public order65.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.06-25.00%
Other theft33.92-25.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-71.43%
Public order20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.20-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.2375.00%
Other theft41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.05-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.370.00%
Public order52.620.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202418
June 202411
May 202413
April 202422
March 202421
February 202417
January 202421
December 202315
November 202320
October 202332

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Swallowcliffe Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St George'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Oakridge Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Higher Kingston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. A37
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1