BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BA21 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5RW

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BA21 5RW, South Somerset has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5RW, encompassing approximately 3794 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

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

BIRCHFIELD ROAD, BA21 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.640.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.48-37.50%
Other theft32.640.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1123.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.22400.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.01-23.53%
Burglary23.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.11240.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.48200.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.69-61.54%
Public order31.32200.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.43100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Public order10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.48-27.78%
Public order23.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.74100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.740.00%
Public order42.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7412.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.37-42.86%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202416
June 202413
May 202417
April 20245
March 202413
February 202413
January 202418
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Birchfield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fairmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Erica Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Runnymede Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 6. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Givele Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1