ROMSEY ROAD, BA21 5XW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA21 5XW

ROMSEY ROAD, BA21 5XW, South Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This BA21 5XW 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 5XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA21 5XW, encompassing approximately 3559 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA21 5XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerville Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lyde Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cunningham Road with total crimes: 2

ROMSEY ROAD, BA21 5XW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.74225.00%
Other crime23.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56100.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.81-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.83200.00%
Shoplifting65.06-14.29%
Public order51.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-71.43%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.02-46.15%
Shoplifting71.9740.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.97-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson31.6950.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6454.55%
Anti-social behaviour134.78160.00%
Shoplifting53.6566.67%
Public order41.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.30-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.0925.00%
Shoplifting31.40200.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.74-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour43.6533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.120.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.1123.53%
Shoplifting55.90-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
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 offences179.8341.67%
Shoplifting84.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.25100.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Robbery20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.71300.00%
Shoplifting83.37100.00%
Public order32.25200.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.2133.33%
Shoplifting41.12-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.12-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.650.00%
Shoplifting51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 202418
June 20246
May 202417
April 202411
March 202413
February 202421
January 202417
December 202312
November 20233
October 202313

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20242
January 20242
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 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 202413
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Somerville Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lyde Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Cunningham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Jellicoe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lowther Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pembroke Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Welbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hertford Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1