BA22 8WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8WF

BA22 8WF, South Somerset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.92 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8WF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA22 postcode area, which has experienced 106 crimes and a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA22 8WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8WF, encompassing approximately 531 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield with total crimes: 3
  • Channel Dash Place with total crimes: 2
  • Eagle Close with total crimes: 1

BA22 8WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.520.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-80.00%
Burglary11.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour520.68400.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.40100.00%
Public order27.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.40-50.00%
Other theft13.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Other crime11.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.80-69.23%
Public order37.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1335.73116.67%
Other crime224.440.00%
Public order23.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.04-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.280.00%
Public order11.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.160.00%
Public order11.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.400.00%
Public order17.520.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.640.00%
Vehicle crime13.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Millfield
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Channel Dash Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eagle Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Great Orchard
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Briarfield
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Little Meadow
    Total1
    Burglary1