BA22 8XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8XG

BA22 8XG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8XG 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 8XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8XG, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA22 8XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Clarks Close with total crimes: 2
  • Grebe Road with total crimes: 2

BA22 8XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.12333.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.7433.33%
Public order22.690.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-72.73%
Shoplifting22.020.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.07120.00%
Other theft17.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7266.67%
Public order23.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.39-40.00%
Possession of weapons32.020.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.71-66.67%
Other crime10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-90.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.72200.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 offences33.36200.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.050.00%
Burglary22.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.41-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.03100.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.410.00%
Burglary16.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20243
July 202411
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 202410
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heron Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clarks Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Grebe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Roe Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clayton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawk Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Buckle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warrior Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Limber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Termare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1