HIGHFIELD ROAD, BA21 4RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 4RP

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BA21 4RP, South Somerset has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This BA21 4RP 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 4RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 4RP, encompassing approximately 5216 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 4RP area, explore the BA21 4RP 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 (38.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

BA21 4RP Crime Hotspots

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

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

HIGHFIELD ROAD, BA21 4RP 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.9738.89%
Anti-social behaviour84.790.00%
Public order51.53400.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.96-33.33%
Other theft30.77-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.63-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour83.450.00%
Other theft71.5375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.34500.00%
Drugs21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons20.38100.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Public order10.19-88.89%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3311.5037.50%
Public order96.33350.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7360.00%
Other theft41.530.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.82-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson64.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15-37.50%
Other theft40.960.00%
Public order20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

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 offences2910.93-25.64%
Anti-social behaviour85.5660.00%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Other theft40.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.77100.00%
Public order30.77-40.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3911.31105.26%
Public order57.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-54.55%
Vehicle crime30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Other theft20.38-33.33%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.39-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.64120.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.11500.00%
Public order31.15-62.50%
Other crime30.580.00%
Other theft30.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.20-21.88%
Public order84.7933.33%
Other theft51.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.96-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.39-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.1316.67%
Public order61.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-83.33%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3511.3175.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.15100.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Other theft20.38-71.43%
Burglary20.38100.00%
Robbery20.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.050.00%
Other theft73.83133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.34250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Public order20.38-75.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences207.670.00%
Public order83.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.530.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202433
June 202424
May 202429
April 202439
March 202419
February 202425
January 202432
December 202335
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 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 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 4RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fielding Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 2. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Milford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. St George'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Goldcroft
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1