BLENHEIM ROAD, BA21 5QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5QF

BLENHEIM ROAD, BA21 5QF, South Somerset has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.91 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5QF 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 5QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5QF, encompassing approximately 4173 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA21 5QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birchfield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Erica Close with total crimes: 3

BLENHEIM ROAD, BA21 5QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9154.55%
Criminal damage and arson44.070.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.72-25.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Shoplifting20.48100.00%
Robbery20.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.23-65.62%
Criminal damage and arson42.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.96-33.33%
Drugs20.960.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-83.33%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.24-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.6750.00%
Public order61.44500.00%
Shoplifting61.44-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.44-40.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.10-33.33%
Shoplifting73.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.20-71.43%
Burglary20.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.90140.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.75100.00%
Shoplifting53.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.20100.00%
Public order40.96-20.00%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other theft20.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour72.40250.00%
Public order51.680.00%
Shoplifting31.20200.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences237.4315.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.510.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting10.48-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.06-28.57%
Public order94.79350.00%
Shoplifting52.16-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.20-57.14%
Robbery20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.9464.71%
Shoplifting86.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6833.33%
Other theft30.96-25.00%
Public order20.72-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.260.00%
Shoplifting84.0760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.92150.00%
Other theft41.2033.33%
Public order40.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3941.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.07-16.67%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48-81.82%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.640.00%
Shoplifting51.440.00%
Burglary31.200.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202432
June 202416
May 202424
April 202410
March 202423
February 202420
January 202428
December 202317
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202414
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20233

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birchfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Erica Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hathermead Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 8. Sedgemoor Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marlborough Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1