BA22 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8LD

BA22 8LD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.21 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8LD, encompassing approximately 605 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Great Orchard with total crimes: 3
  • Ivel Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Almshouse Lane with total crimes: 2

BA22 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.25-33.33%
Public order13.300.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.300.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.210.00%
Other theft28.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.300.00%
Burglary13.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Public order11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.95-60.00%

In February 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 offences511.56400.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime16.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.25100.00%
Vehicle crime23.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.300.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime16.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.65-75.00%
Public order11.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20243

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Great Orchard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Ivel Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Almshouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Limington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1