WELLS ROAD, BA2 7LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 7LX

WELLS ROAD, BA2 7LX, Mendip has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This BA2 7LX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA2 postcode area, which has experienced 516 crimes and a crime rate of 6.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA2 7LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 7LX, encompassing approximately 344 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA2 7LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 1
  • Town End with total crimes: 1

WELLS ROAD, BA2 7LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.900.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.810.00%
Shoplifting12.900.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary111.610.00%
Public order12.900.00%
Other theft12.900.00%
Shoplifting12.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.810.00%
Shoplifting12.90-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.81100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft28.710.00%
Shoplifting15.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting28.710.00%
Vehicle crime15.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

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

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June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

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May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 7LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Town End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1