COMPTON CLOSE, BA4 5QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5QZ

COMPTON CLOSE, BA4 5QZ, Mendip has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.96 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5QZ 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 5QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5QZ, encompassing approximately 1934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA4 5QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Alfred Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Moulton Close with total crimes: 2

COMPTON CLOSE, BA4 5QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1213.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.20266.67%
Other theft25.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-50.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.3420.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.100.00%
Shoplifting32.07-25.00%
Public order21.55-33.33%
Other theft21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft11.03-50.00%

In June 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 offences510.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.580.00%
Shoplifting42.07100.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Other theft11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.10-69.23%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Shoplifting21.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.0918.18%
Violence and sexual offences106.7242.86%
Shoplifting45.1733.33%
Public order22.070.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Robbery10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.9283.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.69-12.50%
Shoplifting33.62-50.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Robbery11.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.13200.00%
Shoplifting63.10200.00%
Public order23.100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-50.00%
Shoplifting21.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-20.00%
Shoplifting32.070.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences510.850.00%
Shoplifting32.58-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-60.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Burglary11.030.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.51150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.58150.00%
Public order42.58100.00%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.790.00%
Shoplifting42.580.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 202410
March 20247
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202413
March 202411
February 20246
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alfred Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Moulton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Summerleaze Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Duchy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Compton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mason Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1