BA21 5DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5DA

BA21 5DA, South Somerset has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5DA 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 5DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5DA, encompassing approximately 2605 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

BA21 5DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Eastville with total crimes: 5
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 4

BA21 5DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.1241.67%
Public order76.5216.67%
Other theft52.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-40.00%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.58-40.00%
Public order64.61-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Burglary31.150.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.50-9.09%
Public order77.68133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-62.50%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In June 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 offences2218.4215.79%
Criminal damage and arson88.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0725.00%
Other theft31.92-50.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.42-42.42%
Criminal damage and arson87.29100.00%
Other theft63.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.4122.22%
Anti-social behaviour812.66166.67%
Public order63.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.30-42.86%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.1992.86%
Criminal damage and arson710.36600.00%
Other theft52.69150.00%
Public order51.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-50.00%
Shoplifting21.15100.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.13-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.37200.00%
Public order22.30-77.78%
Other theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.5833.33%
Public order96.14125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45-50.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-81.82%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Shoplifting20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.611000.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.2220.00%
Public order42.30300.00%
Other theft31.54200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.44-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.30400.00%
Shoplifting41.92100.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Public order10.38-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.750.00%
Public order84.220.00%
Other theft43.070.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202420
June 202422
May 202419
April 202433
March 202427
February 202414
January 202416
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 202311
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5DA 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. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Flushing Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1