BA22 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8SU

BA22 8SU, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.99 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8SU, encompassing approximately 384 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8SU 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 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.20-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.00300.00%
Other theft110.400.00%

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 arson15.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.60-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.200.00%

In April 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 arson15.20-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.600.00%

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 arson210.400.00%
Other theft15.200.00%
Other crime12.600.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.800.00%
Other theft15.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.0066.67%

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 offences310.4050.00%
Other theft17.800.00%

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 offences27.800.00%
Burglary15.200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.20-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.800.00%
Burglary118.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA22 8SU 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