BA21 5DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5DD

BA21 5DD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.97 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5DD 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 5DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5DD, encompassing approximately 1696 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BA21 5DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 4
  • Great Western Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Sherborne Road with total crimes: 2

BA21 5DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.97140.00%
Public order47.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.7925.00%
Public order32.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.43-60.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.95100.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Shoplifting21.77100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.97-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson34.71-25.00%
Public order31.77-25.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.40280.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.20400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.95100.00%
Public order42.360.00%
Shoplifting22.36100.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.84150.00%
Public order42.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-71.43%
Other theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Public order10.59-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order814.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.71-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-77.78%
Drugs21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.77100.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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 offences88.840.00%
Public order54.710.00%
Other theft12.950.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 202419
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 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
December 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Flushing Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1