HILLCREST, BA2 8JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA2 8JW

HILLCREST, BA2 8JW, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population. This BA2 8JW 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 8JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA2 8JW, encompassing approximately 1534 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA2 8JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Church Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wellow Mead with total crimes: 1

HILLCREST, BA2 8JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.6883.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.91-37.50%
Public order43.26300.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.7360.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.210.00%
Shoplifting43.260.00%
Public order12.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.4366.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.26-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.26-33.33%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.34140.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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 offences57.82-28.57%
Public order23.26100.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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 offences77.1740.00%
Public order14.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-66.67%

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 offences55.8666.67%
Shoplifting33.260.00%
Public order11.950.00%

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 offences35.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.77-33.33%
Burglary32.610.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Shoplifting31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In November 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 offences68.470.00%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%

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 behaviour23.910.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Shoplifting10.65-75.00%

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
Shoplifting49.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 202412
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
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 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

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 8JW postcode area is presented below.

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