BA22 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8ET

BA22 8ET, South Somerset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8ET crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA22 postcode area, which has experienced 97 crimes and a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA22 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8ET, encompassing approximately 1867 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA22 8ET area, explore the BA22 8ET Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Woodpecker Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clarks Close with total crimes: 2

BA22 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.78250.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.5066.67%
Burglary12.680.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.82-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.89100.00%
Other theft15.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.43-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.610.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.43-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.82200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.8911.11%
Criminal damage and arson15.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.89200.00%
Other theft24.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.890.00%
Other crime23.210.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20249
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA22 8ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Heron Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Woodpecker Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clarks Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Grebe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Roe Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clayton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hawk Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Buckle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warrior Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Limber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1