MATTHEWS ROAD, BA21 4JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4JQ

MATTHEWS ROAD, BA21 4JQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4JQ, encompassing approximately 4421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BA21 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fielding Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eastville with total crimes: 5

MATTHEWS ROAD, BA21 4JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.47114.29%
Public order126.7850.00%
Other theft52.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime30.900.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.63-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour103.1725.00%
Public order82.2614.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.8133.33%
Possession of weapons30.90200.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.446.90%
Anti-social behaviour87.01166.67%
Public order71.81250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.80-43.14%
Anti-social behaviour86.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.8160.00%
Public order41.8133.33%
Other theft40.9033.33%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Vehicle crime30.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5116.9659.38%
Anti-social behaviour611.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.2588.24%
Anti-social behaviour97.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.04300.00%
Public order41.81-33.33%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.40-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour93.8450.00%
Public order62.04-45.45%
Other theft61.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.12-9.38%
Public order116.5683.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.49-50.00%
Drugs31.36200.00%
Shoplifting30.68200.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.1577.78%
Anti-social behaviour127.241100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7140.00%
Public order61.58200.00%
Robbery21.36100.00%
Other theft10.45-80.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5928.57%
Criminal damage and arson54.07400.00%
Other theft51.1325.00%
Shoplifting31.1350.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.780.00%
Public order53.170.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202414
July 202431
June 202429
May 202429
April 202451
March 202432
February 202417
January 202429
December 202332
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 202411
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202312
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 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 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glenville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fielding Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 3. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Wyndham Street
    Total5
    Public order5
  • 5. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1