HERTFORD ROAD, BA21 5UY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5UY

HERTFORD ROAD, BA21 5UY, South Somerset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5UY 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 5UY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5UY, encompassing approximately 3620 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5UY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cunningham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 2

HERTFORD ROAD, BA21 5UY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.08100.00%
Other crime22.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.55100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.31-70.59%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.39112.50%
Shoplifting64.69-14.29%
Public order51.66400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-71.43%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.01-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour72.21-50.00%
Shoplifting71.9340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9333.33%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.9863.64%
Anti-social behaviour144.97133.33%
Shoplifting53.8766.67%
Public order41.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Burglary20.83100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.18-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour63.0450.00%
Shoplifting31.66200.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.90-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.55-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.845.88%
Shoplifting54.97-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Robbery20.83100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.3988.89%
Shoplifting84.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21300.00%
Other theft21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2912.50%
Shoplifting82.49100.00%
Public order42.21100.00%
Other theft41.10100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.2133.33%
Shoplifting41.10-20.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.040.00%
Shoplifting52.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 202417
June 20248
May 202418
April 202411
March 202414
February 202418
January 202417
December 20239
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 202414
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 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 20234
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 3 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
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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Cunningham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hawthorn Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 6. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Jellicoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oaklands Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1