BA21 5JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5JD

BA21 5JD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5JD 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 5JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5JD, encompassing approximately 2038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marlborough Road with total crimes: 2

BA21 5JD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.920.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.2545.45%
Public order57.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-60.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.76-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.40-50.00%
Drugs52.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.450.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.1572.73%
Anti-social behaviour109.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.910.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.28-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour65.40100.00%
Public order22.94-33.33%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.30-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour36.3850.00%
Public order31.47-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.726.67%
Public order87.850.00%
Robbery23.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7950.00%
Other theft37.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour54.91400.00%
Public order22.450.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

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 offences118.8310.00%
Other theft35.40200.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.910.00%
Public order22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202416
June 202411
May 202419
April 202411
March 202413
February 202416
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311
October 202310

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245

A total of 6 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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 5JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1