BA3 4LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA3 4LE

BA3 4LE, Mendip has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population. This BA3 4LE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA3 postcode area, which has experienced 227 crimes and a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA3 4LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA3 4LE, encompassing approximately 265 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

BA3 4LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrick Fields with total crimes: 2
  • Brimscombe Meadow with total crimes: 2

BA3 4LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.09300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.77-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.95600.00%
Other theft126.410.00%
Public order13.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.320.00%
Public order13.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.77-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.640.00%
Shoplifting111.32-75.00%
Other theft13.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.770.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting415.0933.33%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting322.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.320.00%
Public order13.770.00%
Burglary13.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft426.410.00%
Shoplifting215.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.55100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting13.770.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17.55-50.00%
Public order13.770.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA3 4LE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Merrick Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brimscombe Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2