BA21 5SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5SD

BA21 5SD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5SD 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 5SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5SD, encompassing approximately 1437 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairmead Road with total crimes: 4
  • Runnymede Road with total crimes: 2
  • Mudford Hill with total crimes: 1

BA21 5SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09200.00%
Other theft12.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.87300.00%
Public order12.780.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8766.67%
Burglary13.480.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.4850.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.780.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fairmead Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Runnymede Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mudford Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1