BA21 5BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5BE

BA21 5BE, South Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.66 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5BE 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 5BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5BE, encompassing approximately 3131 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA21 5BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hathermead Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2

BA21 5BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.660.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Shoplifting30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences117.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.6066.67%
Drugs11.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.3757.14%
Shoplifting77.030.00%
Public order62.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.77-51.72%
Shoplifting74.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.24-62.50%
Drugs51.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-20.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.1293.33%
Anti-social behaviour169.26128.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.11400.00%
Shoplifting51.600.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.18-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour74.79133.33%
Shoplifting52.24400.00%
Public order41.60100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.26-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Public order20.96-75.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences2013.095.26%
Public order86.39700.00%
Shoplifting52.55-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-62.50%
Robbery20.96100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.3735.71%
Anti-social behaviour86.0733.33%
Shoplifting82.550.00%
Other theft42.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.457.69%
Shoplifting84.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.55500.00%
Other theft41.9233.33%
Public order31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.62-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.15100.00%
Shoplifting41.28-20.00%
Other theft31.28200.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.790.00%
Shoplifting53.190.00%
Vehicle crime31.600.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202422
June 202414
May 202429
April 202415
March 202419
February 202420
January 202419
December 202314
November 202313
October 202315

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 202416
April 20247
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Vale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1