BA21 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5DB

BA21 5DB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5DB, encompassing approximately 2314 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BA21 5DB 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

BA21 5DB 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 Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.5570.00%
Other theft57.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Public order41.73-33.33%
Shoplifting21.73100.00%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2625.00%
Public order64.32-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.96-55.56%
Public order73.46133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-62.50%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.7860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4625.00%
Other theft32.16-40.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.12-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.1825.00%
Other theft52.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.16-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.7350.00%
Public order31.30-40.00%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.9225.93%
Anti-social behaviour714.69250.00%
Public order53.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.16-33.33%
Other theft31.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.44107.69%
Criminal damage and arson611.66200.00%
Public order42.59300.00%
Other theft41.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-66.67%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.10-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.59-33.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-88.89%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.5527.27%
Public order96.05350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-81.82%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.8583.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.751000.00%
Other theft34.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences69.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.590.00%
Shoplifting42.16100.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.07-27.27%
Public order53.4625.00%
Other theft42.1633.33%
Shoplifting21.73-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.180.00%
Public order44.750.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 20248
June 202418
May 202412
April 202434
March 202427
February 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 20236
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 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 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 202311
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20249
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 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
September 202312

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 5DB 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. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Flushing Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1