DOUGLAS DRIVE, BA4 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5RJ

DOUGLAS DRIVE, BA4 5RJ, Mendip has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5RJ, encompassing approximately 2173 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA4 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Alfred Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Southfield Road with total crimes: 3

DOUGLAS DRIVE, BA4 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.72400.00%
Shoplifting126.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.520.00%
Other theft21.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order11.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2820.00%
Shoplifting32.76-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.36150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.30-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.74-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour34.14-76.92%
Shoplifting21.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.4962.50%
Anti-social behaviour135.9830.00%
Shoplifting45.980.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.5042.86%
Violence and sexual offences84.60-38.46%
Shoplifting43.68-33.33%
Other theft31.84200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.26550.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.98250.00%
Shoplifting63.22200.00%
Public order22.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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 behaviour24.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Shoplifting20.92-33.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8240.00%
Shoplifting33.220.00%
Other theft31.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.740.00%
Other theft42.300.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 20248
February 202413
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 202413
March 202410
February 20247
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting11
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alfred Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Moulton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Berryman Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Summerleaze Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Duchy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Compton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mason Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1