VICTORIA ROAD, BA21 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5AB

VICTORIA ROAD, BA21 5AB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.39 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5AB, encompassing approximately 3775 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 5AB area, explore the BA21 5AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BA21 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Great Western Terrace with total crimes: 3

VICTORIA ROAD, BA21 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.3975.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5625.00%
Public order51.32-16.67%
Other theft41.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.21-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.18100.00%
Public order61.5920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.21-40.00%
Public order53.9725.00%
Other theft31.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.79-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.3019.05%
Criminal damage and arson86.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-16.67%
Drugs51.320.00%
Public order41.3233.33%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.12-44.74%
Anti-social behaviour65.56-25.00%
Other theft41.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.06-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order30.79-57.14%
Other crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.8015.15%
Anti-social behaviour810.06166.67%
Public order72.1240.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Other theft30.7950.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3313.77120.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.74100.00%
Public order51.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.32-25.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.53-21.05%
Public order63.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.92-13.64%
Public order85.03700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson41.85-20.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Other theft30.79200.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.7769.23%
Anti-social behaviour165.83700.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.240.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.62-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-66.67%
Other theft20.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.300.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202415
June 202425
May 202421
April 202438
March 202433
February 202415
January 202419
December 202322
November 202313
October 202320

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
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 202316
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

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

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

A total of 4 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
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glenville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 10. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1