HAWKS RISE, BA22 8XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA22 8XS

HAWKS RISE, BA22 8XS, South Somerset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This BA22 8XS 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 8XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA22 8XS, encompassing approximately 1538 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BA22 8XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Clarks Close with total crimes: 2

HAWKS RISE, BA22 8XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.3050.00%
Shoplifting75.85-12.50%
Public order34.5550.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.20200.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.55-71.43%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.30600.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.900.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.250.00%
Other theft11.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.500.00%
Other theft22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.00150.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.5020.00%
Public order23.900.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4525.00%
Shoplifting43.25-55.56%
Other theft22.60100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-83.33%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.25800.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.9033.33%
Public order22.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In October 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 offences34.55-50.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.600.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
April 20241
January 202410
December 20234
November 20239
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 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 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarks Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ritchie Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hawks Rise
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Termare Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1