BA21 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4QD

BA21 4QD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.28 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4QD 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 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4QD, encompassing approximately 4395 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BA21 4QD Crime Hotspots

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

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

BA21 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2838.46%
Anti-social behaviour34.090.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.69-18.75%
Public order32.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.68-57.14%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Other theft20.45-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.64-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour73.6475.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-91.67%
Drugs10.230.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.330.00%
Shoplifting123.87-14.29%
Public order42.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.91-33.33%
Burglary20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.01-22.73%
Shoplifting143.87-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.18200.00%
Public order31.36-57.14%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.514.76%
Shoplifting185.00260.00%
Public order74.09133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7866.67%
Shoplifting51.14-28.57%
Public order31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.96-47.83%
Shoplifting72.73-22.22%
Public order51.59400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.6850.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.87-8.00%
Shoplifting95.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.4692.31%
Criminal damage and arson65.69500.00%
Public order41.36300.00%
Shoplifting30.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.32-13.33%
Other theft22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Public order10.23-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.410.00%
Shoplifting51.360.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202416
June 202417
May 202417
April 202422
March 202421
February 202412
January 202423
December 202325
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 202414
April 202418
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 4QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fielding Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Erica Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bicknell Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Glenthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Milford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. St George'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Givele Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wingate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Ashford Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1