BA21 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5DX

BA21 5DX, South Somerset has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.64 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5DX, encompassing approximately 2315 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA21 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hathermead Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Yeovil Pen Mill with total crimes: 2
  • Camborne Street with total crimes: 2

BA21 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.890.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.66-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour53.890.00%
Public order42.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.68-22.22%
Public order76.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-28.57%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.005.88%
Anti-social behaviour77.7716.67%
Drugs63.020.00%
Other theft32.590.00%
Public order31.30-40.00%
Shoplifting31.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.98-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour67.340.00%
Public order52.590.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.555.88%
Anti-social behaviour67.77200.00%
Public order52.5925.00%
Shoplifting42.16300.00%
Other theft11.73-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9630.77%
Public order47.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.66-13.33%
Public order75.6140.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.48150.00%
Public order52.16150.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.829.09%
Anti-social behaviour85.18700.00%
Other theft33.450.00%
Robbery21.300.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.07-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.7550.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Public order11.30-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.680.00%
Public order76.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 202418
May 202417
April 202418
March 202417
February 202413
January 202415
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 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
March 20241
February 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
January 20241
October 20231

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5DX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Vale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Flushing Meadow
    Total1
    Other theft1