BA22 8ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8ST

BA22 8ST, South Somerset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.49 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8ST 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 8ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8ST, encompassing approximately 634 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8ST 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
  • Grebe Road with total crimes: 2

BA22 8ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.49233.33%
Criminal damage and arson215.760.00%
Public order13.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.73-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.03500.00%
Other theft19.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons312.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.31200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.88-33.33%
Other theft13.150.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.58-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.9260.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.61200.00%
Other theft14.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.3150.00%
Other theft14.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.310.00%
Burglary13.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA22 8ST 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. Grebe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clayton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Public order1