BA21 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4DR

BA21 4DR, South Somerset has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.17 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4DR, encompassing approximately 2465 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Swallowcliffe Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 3

BA21 4DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.17166.67%
Public order36.490.00%
Drugs31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.06-53.85%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9218.18%
Public order45.270.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.14-8.33%
Public order44.46100.00%
Drugs21.620.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.920.00%
Public order24.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.52-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.870.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9566.67%
Public order38.11200.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.870.00%
Vehicle crime42.84300.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.33100.00%
Public order26.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.080.00%
Public order23.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.70-68.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-66.67%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.8247.06%
Anti-social behaviour610.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-76.92%
Other theft31.220.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.890.00%
Possession of weapons25.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 202313

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20246
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202412
March 202420
February 202412
January 202416
December 20238
November 20238
October 202325
September 202317

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20247
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Swallowcliffe Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Willow Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Oakridge Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Higher Kingston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. A37
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Southway Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pickett Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1