BA21 5DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5DL

BA21 5DL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.30 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5DL 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 5DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5DL, encompassing approximately 493 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA21 5DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sherborne Road with total crimes: 2
  • Yeovil Pen Mill with total crimes: 2

BA21 5DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting424.30100.00%
Public order38.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.05100.00%
Other theft14.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences432.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.100.00%
Shoplifting24.05-75.00%
Other theft24.05100.00%
Public order14.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Possession of weapons12.020.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting838.4733.33%
Violence and sexual offences316.20-62.50%
Public order36.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.07-50.00%
Other crime14.050.00%
Other theft12.02-80.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences862.76700.00%
Shoplifting616.20-45.45%
Other theft512.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour410.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.100.00%
Burglary28.10100.00%
Vehicle crime14.050.00%
Public order12.020.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1138.4737.50%
Other theft322.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences12.02-66.67%
Burglary12.020.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Public order12.02-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting836.440.00%
Public order316.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.07200.00%
Drugs16.070.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting832.3933.33%
Violence and sexual offences316.200.00%
Other theft36.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.070.00%
Public order12.020.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.220.00%
Robbery112.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Public order12.02-85.71%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order732.39600.00%
Violence and sexual offences614.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.05-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1044.54-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences320.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Robbery24.050.00%
Other theft24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Vehicle crime12.02-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1338.47333.33%
Anti-social behaviour226.32-71.43%
Vehicle crime24.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.02-80.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour742.520.00%
Public order514.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences510.120.00%
Shoplifting310.120.00%
Burglary16.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
December 202310
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
December 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 1 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

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 5DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Compton Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Flushing Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1