BEDFORD ROAD, BA21 5UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5UG

BEDFORD ROAD, BA21 5UG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.39 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5UG 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 5UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5UG, encompassing approximately 3756 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA21 5UG 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
  • Runnymede Road with total crimes: 2

BEDFORD ROAD, BA21 5UG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3910.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.06-56.52%
Drugs22.660.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-83.33%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.85155.56%
Shoplifting66.12-14.29%
Public order31.60200.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-33.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.45-43.75%
Shoplifting72.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-75.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.26140.00%
Shoplifting53.1966.67%
Public order31.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.06150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.33-60.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences103.99-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.92-31.58%
Shoplifting53.46-37.50%
Public order31.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Robbery20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.1146.15%
Shoplifting85.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13100.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0585.71%
Shoplifting83.4633.33%
Public order32.13200.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences75.59-12.50%
Shoplifting61.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Other theft10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.130.00%
Shoplifting51.600.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202423
June 20249
May 202416
April 20244
March 202410
February 202413
January 202419
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 202412
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 6 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5UG 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. Runnymede Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 7. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1