LEG SQUARE, BA4 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5LH

LEG SQUARE, BA4 5LH, Mendip has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.79 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5LH 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 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5LH, encompassing approximately 2085 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA4 5LH area, explore the BA4 5LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BA4 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cornhill with total crimes: 4
  • Garston Street with total crimes: 3

LEG SQUARE, BA4 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.7922.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.28100.00%
Other theft42.8833.33%
Public order31.92-40.00%
Shoplifting31.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.43-18.18%
Public order54.32150.00%
Other theft32.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.440.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5537.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.28-55.56%
Public order21.920.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-88.89%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.74-30.77%
Shoplifting94.3280.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.32-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson43.840.00%
Public order21.92-50.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.0628.57%
Anti-social behaviour138.6318.18%
Shoplifting56.230.00%
Other theft42.400.00%
Public order41.92100.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.7122.22%
Shoplifting55.2825.00%
Other theft42.40300.00%
Public order21.92-33.33%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.3580.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.32-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.36150.00%
Shoplifting42.4033.33%
Public order31.9250.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 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 offences810.55-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.84150.00%
Shoplifting32.400.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 offences109.590.00%
Public order34.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.43-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson64.80500.00%
Public order42.88-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.02110.00%
Public order1210.07300.00%
Other crime45.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-62.50%
Burglary21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.8033.33%
Public order33.840.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.880.00%
Public order32.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 202418
April 202414
March 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202321
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202312
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 202413
April 202411
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
November 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA4 5LH 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. Cornhill
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Garston Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitstone Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hillmead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Regal Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Draycott Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Ostry
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Town Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Pike Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1