ST JOHNS ROAD, BA21 5QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5QQ

ST JOHNS ROAD, BA21 5QQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.38 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5QQ 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 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5QQ, encompassing approximately 4473 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA21 5QQ area, explore the BA21 5QQ 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 (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5QQ 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

ST JOHNS ROAD, BA21 5QQ 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 offences177.3813.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.800.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-25.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.71-60.53%
Criminal damage and arson43.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.89-33.33%
Public order30.89-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.22-83.33%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3814.7531.03%
Public order78.49133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.560.00%
Shoplifting61.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-40.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Other theft10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.970.00%
Shoplifting86.4860.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.79-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.340.00%
Burglary31.1250.00%
Public order30.67-25.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.7538.10%
Anti-social behaviour166.48128.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.5866.67%
Shoplifting51.1266.67%
Public order41.12-20.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other theft20.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.06-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.69133.33%
Public order51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Shoplifting30.67200.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime10.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences258.724.17%
Criminal damage and arson55.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Other crime20.67-33.33%
Burglary20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-83.33%
Other theft10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.18-14.29%
Public order95.37350.00%
Shoplifting62.01-25.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

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 offences2812.5227.27%
Anti-social behaviour86.2614.29%
Shoplifting81.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7933.33%
Other theft40.890.00%
Public order20.89-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6210.00%
Shoplifting84.9260.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.79250.00%
Other theft41.5633.33%
Public order40.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.47-16.67%
Shoplifting51.120.00%
Public order41.12100.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-81.82%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.460.00%
Shoplifting51.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Burglary30.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202438
June 202429
May 202429
April 202421
March 202425
February 202424
January 202428
December 202322
November 202320
October 202315

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 202416
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 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 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5QQ 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. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Arundel Road
    Total1
    Other theft1