WEST SHEPTON, BA4 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5EB

WEST SHEPTON, BA4 5EB, Mendip has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.83 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5EB, encompassing approximately 3274 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BA4 5EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

WEST SHEPTON, BA4 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.83-6.67%
Shoplifting124.281100.00%
Other theft53.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.3866.67%
Public order54.5866.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.22100.00%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.25-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-33.33%
Other theft41.83300.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Shoplifting30.92-78.57%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1411.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.28-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour93.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.9713.33%
Anti-social behaviour125.19-14.29%
Shoplifting73.6716.67%
Public order42.1433.33%
Other theft21.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.58-6.67%
Shoplifting64.280.00%
Other theft31.83-25.00%
Public order30.920.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1511.9136.36%
Violence and sexual offences124.580.00%
Shoplifting63.67-14.29%
Other theft41.83100.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In February 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 offences1211.91140.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.67175.00%
Shoplifting73.36250.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.920.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour41.53100.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4714.29%
Shoplifting44.890.00%
Other theft41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-66.67%
Public order20.61-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.74-6.67%
Public order104.2811.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.05-50.00%
Shoplifting41.83-66.67%
Other theft41.2233.33%
Drugs31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.80275.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.58140.00%
Shoplifting123.67200.00%
Public order93.6780.00%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.640.00%
Public order51.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.530.00%
Shoplifting41.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 202414
March 202415
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20249
June 202410
May 202417
April 202415
March 202412
February 202412
January 20245
December 202316
November 202314
October 202315
September 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Regal Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Moulton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Barrington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pike Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Summerleaze Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Duchy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Mason Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1