BA21 5FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5FT

BA21 5FT, South Somerset has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5FT 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 5FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5FT, encompassing approximately 4249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA21 5FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • St Michael'S Road with total crimes: 4

BA21 5FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.7683.33%
Public order65.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-50.00%
Other theft40.940.00%
Shoplifting40.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.94-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences128.71-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.8840.00%
Public order61.65-25.00%
Shoplifting11.41-50.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.71-16.67%
Public order85.8860.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.88-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.41-44.44%
Other theft41.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.94-83.33%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.6520.00%
Shoplifting127.06-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson92.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.12-22.22%
Drugs61.650.00%
Public order51.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.47-50.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.76-34.21%
Shoplifting135.88-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour93.06-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1220.00%
Public order51.41-37.50%
Other theft41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.942.70%
Shoplifting188.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.24100.00%
Public order82.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.88-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.82146.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.71100.00%
Shoplifting61.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.410.00%
Public order51.18-28.57%
Burglary21.180.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%

In February 2024, 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 offences1510.59-31.82%
Public order73.53-12.50%
Shoplifting61.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-37.50%
Other crime31.180.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.18-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour85.18-50.00%
Public order81.88300.00%
Shoplifting71.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-33.33%
Drugs30.94200.00%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.8244.44%
Anti-social behaviour166.12700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.7620.00%
Shoplifting41.410.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Public order20.47-33.33%
Robbery20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.76-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson54.24400.00%
Other theft41.1833.33%
Public order30.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.410.00%
Shoplifting51.880.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Other theft30.710.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202412
July 202425
June 202430
May 202425
April 202438
March 202437
February 202415
January 202422
December 202326
November 202318
October 202323

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 202316
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

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

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 78 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 202413
April 202418
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
October 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glenville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Great Western Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sherborne Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Wyndham View
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Yeovil Pen Mill
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Camborne Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1