EAST CLOSE, BA2 1QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 1QD

EAST CLOSE, BA2 1QD, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This BA2 1QD 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 1QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 1QD, encompassing approximately 3959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 1QD area, explore the BA2 1QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA2 1QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • West Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rosewarn Close with total crimes: 3

EAST CLOSE, BA2 1QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences92.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-50.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.3387.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.79-25.00%
Shoplifting61.52-76.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2513.8913.64%
Anti-social behaviour86.3160.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-25.00%
Robbery30.760.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Burglary10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2212.3829.41%
Anti-social behaviour55.56-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.26150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.260.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.01-80.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.40-48.48%
Violence and sexual offences154.29114.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.7910.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78-55.56%
Other crime41.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3317.43-13.16%
Anti-social behaviour108.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.53200.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.27-61.11%
Public order31.770.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3817.6852.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.6080.00%
Public order34.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-66.67%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2512.63127.27%
Violence and sexual offences106.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-62.50%
Public order20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.38-33.33%
Shoplifting113.03-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02500.00%
Vehicle crime31.5250.00%
Other crime30.7650.00%
Public order30.7650.00%
Burglary10.76-75.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8980.00%
Shoplifting184.5520.00%
Burglary44.55100.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.11150.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.79-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour62.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52400.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.28-33.33%
Shoplifting61.52100.00%
Vehicle crime51.520.00%
Public order31.26200.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 20248
June 20243
May 202415
April 20247
March 202418
February 202410
January 202412
December 202318
November 202310
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 202411
April 202410
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 229 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202425
June 202422
May 202417
April 202433
March 202438
February 202425
January 202411
December 202318
November 202315
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Rosewarn Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Haycombe Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. North Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. St Michaels Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Blagdon Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sladebrook Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Padfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1