BA21 5LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5LD

BA21 5LD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5LD 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 5LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5LD, encompassing approximately 5169 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

BA21 5LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glenville Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fielding Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

BA21 5LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.03133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.16-16.67%
Other theft40.97300.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Public order30.58-40.00%
Shoplifting30.58200.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.38-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson62.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.160.00%
Public order51.16-44.44%
Other theft10.97-80.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.03-6.90%
Public order95.22125.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7420.00%
Other theft51.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Shoplifting10.19-91.67%
Drugs10.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.4111.54%
Shoplifting125.61-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour52.32-44.44%
Public order40.97-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.38-25.71%
Shoplifting135.03-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour92.5180.00%
Public order51.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9750.00%
Other theft30.58200.00%
Vehicle crime30.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3513.54-14.63%
Shoplifting166.77220.00%
Public order53.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.97-16.67%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.15215.38%
Anti-social behaviour67.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1625.00%
Shoplifting50.97-16.67%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order20.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.35-53.57%
Shoplifting62.51-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-50.00%
Public order40.77100.00%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2810.06-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour85.4260.00%
Shoplifting71.55133.33%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3912.57105.26%
Criminal damage and arson67.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.16400.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Other theft20.58-33.33%
Public order20.390.00%
Other crime20.390.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.615.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.6833.33%
Other theft30.77200.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.480.00%
Shoplifting51.550.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Public order20.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Other theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 315 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202412
July 202427
June 202429
May 202426
April 202435
March 202441
February 202413
January 202428
December 202339
November 202319
October 202318

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 202413
April 202416
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
October 20235

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
March 20241
February 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Glenville Road
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fielding Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Highfield Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Michael'S Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Erica Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Percy Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hill Crest Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Michael'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Milford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Matthews Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Williams Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wingate Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Sunningdale Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Grass Royal
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Royal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fairway View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1