BA21 5GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5GH

BA21 5GH, South Somerset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5GH 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 5GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5GH, encompassing approximately 1862 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 5GH area, explore the BA21 5GH 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 (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BA21 5GH 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 5GH 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 offences1211.8171.43%
Public order46.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1550.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.8916.67%
Public order43.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.1533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.150.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.22-40.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-60.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6925.00%
Drugs42.690.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.72-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Public order32.15-40.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.24316.67%
Anti-social behaviour613.43500.00%
Public order53.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.69100.00%
Shoplifting22.15100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order69.67500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.220.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.98-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.04-10.00%
Public order84.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-72.73%
Drugs21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1118.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences88.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.300.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.280.00%
Public order65.370.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 202416
April 202425
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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
November 20231
October 20232

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 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 202311

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
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 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 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
October 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5GH 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