POPLAR CLOSE, BA2 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 2HZ

POPLAR CLOSE, BA2 2HZ, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.91 per 1,000 population. This BA2 2HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA2 postcode area, which has experienced 537 crimes and a crime rate of 6.87 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA2 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 2HZ, encompassing approximately 4063 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BA2 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Mead Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 2
  • The Oval with total crimes: 2

POPLAR CLOSE, BA2 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.21200.00%
Burglary31.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Public order20.49100.00%
Other theft20.49100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.45-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.15-14.29%
Public order52.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-25.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3855.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2333.33%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.92-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.45200.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.43-28.57%
Public order32.46200.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences144.92133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.450.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In December 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 offences63.45100.00%
Vehicle crime21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-60.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.1725.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.74200.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson43.45300.00%
Public order40.98100.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.460.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 202412
May 202414
April 20249
March 202414
February 202410
January 202414
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 202310

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 2HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chantry Mead Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hazel Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. The Oval
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moorfields Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mead Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hillside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Elm Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Monksdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Oak Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oldfield Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Hiscocks Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Melcombe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1