DAMPIER STREET, BA21 4ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4ES

DAMPIER STREET, BA21 4ES, South Somerset has recorded a total of 122 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.94 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4ES 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 4ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4ES, encompassing approximately 3394 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Public order: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)

BA21 4ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Clarence Terrace with total crimes: 12

DAMPIER STREET, BA21 4ES 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.94-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour289.7212.00%
Public order228.2529.41%
Shoplifting186.4838.46%
Criminal damage and arson75.30-12.50%
Other crime42.060.00%
Other theft41.18-55.56%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2510.31-10.71%
Public order177.360.00%
Shoplifting135.01-27.78%
Other theft93.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6560.00%
Possession of weapons32.3650.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4237.1227.27%
Anti-social behaviour2812.377.69%
Shoplifting188.2563.64%
Public order175.306.25%
Other theft65.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.4750.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3331.52-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour269.72-25.71%
Public order167.6614.29%
Shoplifting114.71-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson103.240.00%
Other theft52.95-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4041.83-6.98%
Anti-social behaviour3511.7859.09%
Shoplifting2310.310.00%
Public order146.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.1211.11%
Other theft82.95300.00%
Burglary42.36100.00%
Other crime41.18300.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4335.3519.44%
Shoplifting2312.674.55%
Anti-social behaviour226.78-4.35%
Public order126.48-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson93.530.00%
Vehicle crime52.65150.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft20.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.05-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour2310.60-8.00%
Shoplifting226.7815.79%
Public order136.48-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson93.83800.00%
Other theft62.65-40.00%
Other crime41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4637.4117.95%
Anti-social behaviour2513.5538.89%
Shoplifting197.36-17.39%
Public order175.600.00%
Other theft105.01100.00%
Vehicle crime32.950.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.88-4.88%
Shoplifting2311.4964.29%
Anti-social behaviour186.7863.64%
Public order175.3030.77%
Other theft55.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-76.92%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%
Robbery10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4131.5210.81%
Shoplifting1412.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.1244.44%
Public order133.8344.44%
Anti-social behaviour113.83-26.67%
Other theft63.24-40.00%
Drugs31.7750.00%
Robbery20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.6415.62%
Anti-social behaviour1510.9050.00%
Shoplifting124.42-50.00%
Other theft103.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.9580.00%
Public order92.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.650.00%
Possession of weapons31.47200.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Burglary10.59-75.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.280.00%
Shoplifting249.430.00%
Public order127.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 266 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202425
July 202428
June 202426
May 202435
April 202422
March 202423
February 202425
January 202418
December 202311
November 202315
October 202310

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202418
June 202411
May 202423
April 202423
March 202422
February 202419
January 202423
December 202314
November 202312
October 202324

A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202435
July 202442
June 202433
May 202440
April 202443
March 202436
February 202446
January 202439
December 202341
November 202337
October 202332

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202417
June 202416
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 202417
January 202417
December 202313
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20241
January 20243
December 202313
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
November 20235

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Clarence Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bond Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Earle Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 6. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 7. South Western Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wyndham Street
    Total5
    Public order5
  • 9. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stars Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Union Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. North Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 21. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Newton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Summer House Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1