BA21 5SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5SE

BA21 5SE, South Somerset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5SE 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 5SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5SE, encompassing approximately 2830 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5SE 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
  • Runnymede Road with total crimes: 2

BA21 5SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.830.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.89-58.33%
Public order21.770.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0720.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.24200.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3042.86%
Anti-social behaviour13.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.9575.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.24-55.56%
Public order31.41200.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.240.00%
Burglary13.180.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.24-25.00%
Public order23.18100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.24-25.00%
Public order42.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.120.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202412
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20249
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236

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 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
December 20231

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 5SE 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. Runnymede Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Mudford Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Givele Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1