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

Overview of Crime in BA21 5UQ

BEDFORD ROAD, BA21 5UQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5UQ, encompassing approximately 3987 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA21 5UQ 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
  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4

BEDFORD ROAD, BA21 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.76150.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences105.27-62.96%
Drugs22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-83.33%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.04170.00%
Shoplifting66.77-14.29%
Public order41.50300.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-25.00%
Burglary10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.77-61.54%
Shoplifting72.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-69.23%
Burglary21.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.04333.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.52160.00%
Shoplifting53.2666.67%
Public order31.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.02-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.50150.00%
Public order41.25300.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Shoplifting30.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.0214.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.25-80.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.27-36.36%
Shoplifting53.51-37.50%
Public order41.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.2837.50%
Shoplifting85.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.0333.33%
Shoplifting84.0133.33%
Public order42.01300.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Vehicle crime20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.5220.00%
Shoplifting63.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.50-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-83.33%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.760.00%
Shoplifting51.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202427
June 202410
May 202426
April 20246
March 202416
February 202414
January 202422
December 202316
November 202312
October 202310

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 202413
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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
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 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA21 5UQ 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. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Erica Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Runnymede Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Northbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1