VICARAGE GARDENS, BA2 8JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 8JP

VICARAGE GARDENS, BA2 8JP, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.38 per 1,000 population. This BA2 8JP 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 8JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 8JP, encompassing approximately 1390 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA2 8JP area, explore the BA2 8JP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BA2 8JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sunnyside View with total crimes: 1

VICARAGE GARDENS, BA2 8JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.3883.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1650.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.0750.00%
Public order44.31300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.88-71.43%
Burglary11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.50133.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.0333.33%
Shoplifting42.880.00%
Public order12.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.66120.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.910.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 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 offences57.91-28.57%
Public order23.59100.00%
Shoplifting21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9140.00%
Public order15.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4766.67%
Shoplifting33.590.00%
Public order12.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-50.00%
Shoplifting32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.630.00%
Drugs24.310.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.310.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.72-75.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA2 8JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting11
  • 2. Church Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sunnyside View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Albert Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Red Post Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hillcrest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bath Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1