HILLCREST ROAD, BA21 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4RB

HILLCREST ROAD, BA21 4RB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4RB, encompassing approximately 5265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BA21 4RB 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

HILLCREST ROAD, BA21 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.0756.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.75-37.50%
Other theft40.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.760.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Shoplifting30.57200.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.04-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.52400.00%
Public order40.95-63.64%
Other theft10.76-80.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.64-14.29%
Public order114.56120.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.0980.00%
Other theft51.710.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-91.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.7727.27%
Shoplifting125.32-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson72.28250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-37.50%
Public order50.9525.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.82-47.62%
Shoplifting134.18-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour82.4733.33%
Public order41.5233.33%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4214.8120.00%
Shoplifting167.98220.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.04-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.14100.00%
Public order30.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-71.43%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3512.5352.17%
Criminal damage and arson76.6575.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.3375.00%
Shoplifting51.33-16.67%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Public order30.57-25.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38100.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.88-20.69%
Shoplifting64.37-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.14100.00%
Other theft40.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.76-20.00%
Public order40.76100.00%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences299.31-14.71%
Shoplifting75.51133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-16.67%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.38-66.67%
Public order20.38100.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3410.8288.89%
Anti-social behaviour66.46500.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.14200.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.19-75.00%
Public order10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.325.88%
Other theft43.42100.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.19-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.230.00%
Shoplifting51.900.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

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 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 313 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202424
June 202428
May 202422
April 202442
March 202435
February 202423
January 202429
December 202334
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202411
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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 4RB 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. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wingate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1