COMMERCIAL ROAD, BA4 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5DW

COMMERCIAL ROAD, BA4 5DW, Mendip has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5DW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA4 postcode area, which has experienced 112 crimes and a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA4 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5DW, encompassing approximately 2917 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA4 5DW area, explore the BA4 5DW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA4 5DW area, visit the BA4 5DW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA4 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Hillmead with total crimes: 3

COMMERCIAL ROAD, BA4 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.28-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.43100.00%
Other theft32.060.00%
Other crime31.03200.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Public order10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6010.00%
Public order43.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-25.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.43-50.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-75.00%
Shoplifting10.34-90.91%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.97120.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.77-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.74-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.179.09%
Shoplifting54.110.00%
Other theft41.710.00%
Public order41.37100.00%
Drugs11.370.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3471.43%
Anti-social behaviour114.1137.50%
Shoplifting53.7725.00%
Other theft41.71100.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9160.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.7416.67%
Shoplifting42.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-33.33%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06150.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Public order20.69-33.33%

In January 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 offences107.88-23.08%
Public order33.430.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.60-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour34.46-25.00%
Public order31.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.03200.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other theft20.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.11120.00%
Public order97.54125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.08-55.56%
Other crime31.370.00%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6542.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.4380.00%
Public order43.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37200.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.400.00%
Public order31.710.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 202418
April 202412
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 202313
November 202322
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
November 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA4 5DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hillmead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Regal Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Draycott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Great Ostry
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Willow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pike Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1