BA22 8XJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8XJ

BA22 8XJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.86 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8XJ 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 8XJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8XJ, encompassing approximately 1318 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA22 8XJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grebe Road with total crimes: 2
  • Roe Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Clayton Close with total crimes: 2

BA22 8XJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.10-55.56%
Shoplifting33.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.58125.00%
Other theft16.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.34100.00%
Public order23.030.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-83.33%
Other theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.34500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.550.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.79100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52100.00%
Public order11.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.79-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-75.00%

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 behaviour48.340.00%
Burglary23.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8XJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grebe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Roe Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clayton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warrior Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Limber Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Termare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1