BALMORAL ROAD, BA21 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5JQ

BALMORAL ROAD, BA21 5JQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5JQ, encompassing approximately 2439 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hathermead Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2

BALMORAL ROAD, BA21 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1310.258.33%
Public order35.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.02-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour54.9266.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Public order21.23-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.120.00%
Public order57.79150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Shoplifting21.23100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.58-5.00%
Drugs67.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.46-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.8117.65%
Anti-social behaviour108.2025.00%
Public order54.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.3521.43%
Anti-social behaviour86.97300.00%
Shoplifting43.280.00%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.74200.00%
Public order31.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.5312.50%
Public order77.380.00%
Robbery22.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-71.43%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.53-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour76.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.87100.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.1758.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.79600.00%
Other theft32.870.00%
Robbery21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.20-20.00%
Other theft34.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.150.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202419
June 202419
May 202420
April 202417
March 202414
February 202418
January 202416
December 202319
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 5 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
December 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Camborne Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Victoria Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Herblay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vale Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1