BA21 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5HL

BA21 5HL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5HL, encompassing approximately 1441 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camborne Street with total crimes: 2
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 1

BA21 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.94-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences89.71-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson35.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.8712.50%
Public order46.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7750.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.49-38.46%
Drugs45.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order11.39-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.5730.00%
Public order39.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5711.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.94300.00%
Shoplifting42.770.00%
Public order22.77-33.33%
Other theft11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.10-30.77%
Public order36.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2662.50%
Public order69.020.00%
Other crime14.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.55100.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.49-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.86400.00%
Robbery23.470.00%
Other theft11.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7911.11%
Other theft36.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.240.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 1 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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1