BA22 8WN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8WN

BA22 8WN, South Somerset has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.85 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8WN 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 8WN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8WN, encompassing approximately 1039 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA22 8WN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 1

BA22 8WN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.850.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.62-33.33%
Shoplifting21.92-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.73100.00%
Public order33.85200.00%
Other theft12.890.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.73100.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.85-66.67%
Other theft11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.770.00%
Public order32.89200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.8950.00%
Shoplifting12.890.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.89100.00%
Public order11.920.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.730.00%
Vehicle crime22.890.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.6225.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.81-50.00%
Robbery12.890.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5450.00%
Shoplifting45.77-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.7033.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.850.00%
Public order21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1