BRIAR CLOSE, BA21 5XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5XA

BRIAR CLOSE, BA21 5XA, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.87 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5XA 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 5XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5XA, encompassing approximately 2584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Runnymede Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cunningham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Gainsborough Way with total crimes: 2

BRIAR CLOSE, BA21 5XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8750.00%
Shoplifting21.16100.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.71-33.33%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-83.33%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting63.48-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences32.3250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.77-77.78%
Public order10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.90800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.480.00%
Shoplifting52.3266.67%
Public order11.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting32.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-85.71%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.6416.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Shoplifting10.77-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.80100.00%
Shoplifting52.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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
Shoplifting85.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.74100.00%
Public order33.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.48-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting53.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 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

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 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
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 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Runnymede Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cunningham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gainsborough Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Cavalier Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Constable Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1