BA22 8WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8WG

BA22 8WG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.96 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8WG 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 8WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8WG, encompassing approximately 500 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Illustrious Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Great Orchard with total crimes: 3
  • Millfield with total crimes: 2

BA22 8WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.98300.00%
Public order27.990.00%
Drugs13.990.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.990.00%
Other crime12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-80.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Shoplifting12.000.00%

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 behaviour521.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.98100.00%
Public order27.990.00%

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 offences29.98-50.00%
Other theft13.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.000.00%
Other crime12.000.00%

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 offences419.97-69.23%
Public order37.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%

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 offences1337.94116.67%
Other crime225.960.00%
Public order23.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%

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 offences615.97-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour111.980.00%
Public order12.000.00%

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 offences717.9775.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.980.00%
Public order12.000.00%

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 offences411.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.990.00%
Vehicle crime12.000.00%

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 offences1225.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.960.00%

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 offences411.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.990.00%
Public order12.000.00%

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 offences49.980.00%
Public order17.990.00%

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 arson25.990.00%
Vehicle crime13.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Illustrious Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Great Orchard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Millfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Channel Dash Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Taranto Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dragon Fly Chase
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Blackthorne Close
    Total1
    Drugs1