ST MICHAELS AVENUE, BA21 4LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4LF

ST MICHAELS AVENUE, BA21 4LF, South Somerset has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4LF 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 4LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4LF, encompassing approximately 4775 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 4LF 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

ST MICHAELS AVENUE, BA21 4LF 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.82100.00%
Public order96.2828.57%
Other theft51.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.05-44.44%
Shoplifting41.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.21-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour93.1450.00%
Public order71.88-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson41.4733.33%
Shoplifting20.84100.00%
Drugs20.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.42100.00%
Burglary20.420.00%
Robbery10.42-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3613.61-5.26%
Public order97.5480.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8820.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.63-66.67%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Robbery20.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.42-91.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-50.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.9215.15%
Shoplifting127.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.88-50.00%
Public order51.0525.00%
Vehicle crime21.05-33.33%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-83.33%
Drugs10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.96-41.07%
Shoplifting146.91-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour102.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.0960.00%
Other theft61.68100.00%
Public order41.2633.33%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5620.5280.65%
Shoplifting1611.73166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.35-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.26-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Other theft30.840.00%
Public order30.63-40.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.0363.16%
Criminal damage and arson86.49166.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.680.00%
Shoplifting61.47-14.29%
Public order51.260.00%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime20.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.10-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour73.98-12.50%
Shoplifting71.47-22.22%
Public order51.47-28.57%
Other theft41.05100.00%
Other crime30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Drugs10.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.98-21.62%
Shoplifting96.07125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.88-42.86%
Public order71.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-66.67%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Drugs20.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.92236.36%
Anti-social behaviour147.751300.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.93125.00%
Shoplifting41.8833.33%
Public order40.8433.33%
Robbery20.840.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.21-50.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.65-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.30300.00%
Public order30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting30.63-57.14%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Burglary20.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.21-87.50%

In October 2023, 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 offences179.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.560.00%
Shoplifting71.680.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Other theft40.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202415
July 202436
June 202438
May 202433
April 202456
March 202431
February 202419
January 202429
December 202337
November 202311
October 202317

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 202414
April 202416
March 20246
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 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 4LF 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1