BA22 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8SQ

BA22 8SQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.99 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8SQ, encompassing approximately 2001 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Clarks Close with total crimes: 2
  • Grebe Road with total crimes: 2

BA22 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.99175.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.5033.33%
Burglary12.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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 offences44.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0050.00%
Vehicle crime13.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.000.00%
Possession of weapons32.000.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In April 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 offences45.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.00-66.67%
Other crime10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-88.89%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

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 offences96.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.00-14.29%
Public order13.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0075.00%
Other theft13.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.500.00%
Other theft13.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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