BA21 4FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4FA

BA21 4FA, South Somerset has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.44 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4FA 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 4FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4FA, encompassing approximately 5084 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BA21 4FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fielding Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eastville with total crimes: 5
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 4

BA21 4FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.4429.41%
Anti-social behaviour84.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-33.33%
Public order40.79300.00%
Other theft30.79-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.65-46.88%
Anti-social behaviour83.340.00%
Other theft71.57133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.38500.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons20.39100.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Public order10.20-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.0139.13%
Public order86.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.57300.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.26-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson64.5250.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-75.00%
Public order20.39-33.33%
Burglary10.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.62-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour85.1133.33%
Burglary41.57300.00%
Other theft40.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.79300.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.39-33.33%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3610.62140.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.08-40.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.20-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.97500.00%
Public order31.18-62.50%
Other crime30.590.00%
Other theft30.59-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.44-21.88%
Public order84.9233.33%
Other theft51.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.64-3.03%
Anti-social behaviour76.2916.67%
Public order61.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-80.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3310.8265.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.18-16.67%
Public order30.9850.00%
Other theft20.59-71.43%
Burglary20.39100.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.060.00%
Other theft73.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18-42.86%
Public order20.79-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.870.00%
Public order83.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.570.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202417
July 202432
June 202423
May 202426
April 202436
March 202415
February 202425
January 202432
December 202333
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

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 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fielding Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Milford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1