LOWER FAIRMEAD ROAD, BA21 5SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5SS

LOWER FAIRMEAD ROAD, BA21 5SS, South Somerset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.35 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5SS 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 5SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5SS, encompassing approximately 2448 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5SS 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

LOWER FAIRMEAD ROAD, BA21 5SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3575.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.860.00%
Robbery21.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.45-42.86%
Other crime11.630.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94250.00%
Shoplifting62.86-14.29%
Public order22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.7240.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.35300.00%
Shoplifting53.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Public order10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.90200.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences85.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.94133.33%
Shoplifting52.86-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting85.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.27-25.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.3560.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.27-20.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5325.00%
Shoplifting52.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 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 20242
March 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5SS 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. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Mudford Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1