SANDLEWOOD CLOSE, BA21 5DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5DY

SANDLEWOOD CLOSE, BA21 5DY, South Somerset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5DY 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 5DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5DY, encompassing approximately 3248 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 5DY area, explore the BA21 5DY 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 (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerville Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cunningham Road with total crimes: 2

SANDLEWOOD CLOSE, BA21 5DY 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.770.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.62100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.15-70.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.160.00%
Shoplifting63.08-14.29%
Public order21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.62100.00%
Shoplifting53.0866.67%
Public order11.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 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 offences97.0812.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.7725.00%
Shoplifting31.54200.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.23-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour42.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.31-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3983.33%
Shoplifting53.39-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.5450.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Robbery20.62100.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39300.00%
Shoplifting82.46100.00%
Public order32.46200.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.69-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.620.00%
Shoplifting52.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Somerville Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Cunningham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Jellicoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1