WEDMORE CLOSE, BA2 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 1HG

WEDMORE CLOSE, BA2 1HG, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.49 per 1,000 population. This BA2 1HG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA2 postcode area, which has experienced 516 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA2 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 1HG, encompassing approximately 2708 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 1HG area, explore the BA2 1HG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA2 1HG area, visit the BA2 1HG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

BA2 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Sabin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Englishcombe Rise with total crimes: 1

WEDMORE CLOSE, BA2 1HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.4922.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.0633.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.48-62.50%
Public order31.1150.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.71-64.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.32166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2514.408.70%
Vehicle crime49.2333.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.480.00%
Robbery31.11200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2315.1415.00%
Vehicle crime38.49200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-25.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2018.83-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences137.3844.44%
Public order64.80500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3420.68-10.53%
Violence and sexual offences912.55-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson33.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3823.6346.15%
Violence and sexual offences1914.03137.50%
Public order27.020.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2614.03116.67%
Violence and sexual offences89.6060.00%
Other theft22.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-85.71%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.82-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson74.43250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.58-50.00%
Public order41.85300.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1914.7726.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.02233.33%
Vehicle crime33.690.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-33.33%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting159.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.11-80.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.820.00%
Shoplifting65.540.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 202413
April 20249
March 202419
February 20248
January 20245
December 202310
November 20233
October 202315

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202425
June 202423
May 202420
April 202434
March 202438
February 202426
January 202412
December 202319
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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
June 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sabin Close
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Englishcombe Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Blagdon Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Oriel Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sladebrook Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Glebe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Mount Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1