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

Overview of Crime in BA21 4RF

HILLCREST ROAD, BA21 4RF, South Somerset has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4RF 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 4RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4RF, encompassing approximately 4828 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 4RF 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 4RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.3150.00%
Vehicle crime30.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.62-40.00%
Shoplifting30.62200.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Other theft20.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Public order10.210.00%
Other crime10.210.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences124.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.48-28.57%
Other theft21.04-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.70-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.7316.67%
Public order51.4525.00%
Other theft51.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%
Shoplifting10.21-90.91%
Drugs10.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.530.00%
Shoplifting114.35-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour62.2820.00%
Public order41.2433.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.53-27.59%
Shoplifting134.35-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour52.690.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.633.57%
Shoplifting166.01220.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.31-16.67%
Public order41.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.35115.38%
Anti-social behaviour65.80100.00%
Shoplifting51.240.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.04-48.00%
Shoplifting52.69-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.62200.00%
Other crime30.62200.00%
Public order30.6250.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.28-7.41%
Shoplifting75.18133.33%
Public order21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.59400.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Public order20.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.41100.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.56-11.76%
Other theft33.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%
Public order10.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.21-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.520.00%
Shoplifting51.450.00%
Public order41.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202418
June 202421
May 202421
April 202429
March 202428
February 202413
January 202425
December 202327
November 202315
October 202317

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202411
May 202413
April 202416
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
October 20235

A total of 12 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
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 4RF 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. Erica Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Wingate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1