BA21 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5HW

BA21 5HW, South Somerset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.78 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5HW, encompassing approximately 1671 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lowther Road with total crimes: 1

BA21 5HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.780.00%
Vehicle crime14.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.18-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour34.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9544.44%
Public order57.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.990.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.96-43.75%
Drugs55.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Public order10.60-75.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

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 offences1616.1523.08%
Anti-social behaviour49.57-33.33%
Public order42.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.390.00%
Burglary11.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9518.18%
Anti-social behaviour67.78500.00%
Public order23.59-33.33%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.77-15.38%
Public order36.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

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 offences1314.3630.00%
Public order67.780.00%
Robbery23.590.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences109.5742.86%
Other theft35.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-80.00%

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 offences78.97-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour54.19400.00%
Other theft12.99-66.67%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7722.22%
Other theft36.58200.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.380.00%
Public order22.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 202416
April 202413
March 202411
February 202413
January 202410
December 20237
November 202311
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 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 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
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1