NORTON CLOSE, BA4 5ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5ST

NORTON CLOSE, BA4 5ST, Mendip has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5ST 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 5ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5ST, encompassing approximately 1998 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA4 5ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfred Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Southfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Moulton Close with total crimes: 2

NORTON CLOSE, BA4 5ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.51225.00%
Other theft26.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

In July 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 behaviour24.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.50-50.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.000.00%
Shoplifting11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.00-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-66.67%
Shoplifting11.000.00%

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 offences88.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.00500.00%
Burglary13.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.50100.00%
Public order13.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00-50.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences68.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00100.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alfred Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Moulton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Berryman Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Summerleaze Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Duchy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Westway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mason Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1