AVON CLOSE, BA21 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5AQ

AVON CLOSE, BA21 5AQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.54 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5AQ, encompassing approximately 3840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eastville with total crimes: 5
  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4

AVON CLOSE, BA21 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5469.23%
Public order85.7314.29%
Other theft52.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.30-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.11-40.91%
Public order73.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.20-29.03%
Public order75.7375.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82-20.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.1040.91%
Criminal damage and arson98.0712.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-28.57%
Public order41.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.52-66.67%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.06-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson85.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.080.00%
Other theft61.82100.00%
Public order41.56-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4620.0558.62%
Anti-social behaviour711.98133.33%
Public order61.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Other theft30.7850.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
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 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8070.59%
Criminal damage and arson87.55166.67%
Public order42.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-50.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.89-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour64.43-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Public order30.78-70.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.800.00%
Public order106.25400.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-50.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.10118.18%
Anti-social behaviour146.251300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6520.00%
Robbery41.560.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.52-33.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.51-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.860.00%
Shoplifting31.3050.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.85-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour54.69-28.57%
Other theft41.30100.00%
Public order21.04-60.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.820.00%
Public order51.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202422
June 202431
May 202422
April 202446
March 202429
February 202417
January 202424
December 202324
November 202311
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 202314
November 20231
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Glenville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1