BA4 5UG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA4 5UG

BA4 5UG, Mendip has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.45 per 1,000 population. This BA4 5UG 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 5UG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA4 5UG, encompassing approximately 2870 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA4 5UG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Southfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield with total crimes: 2

BA4 5UG 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.4555.56%
Shoplifting94.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Other theft31.05200.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In August 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 offences94.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.14-40.00%
Other theft11.05-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3275.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.440.00%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-33.33%
Public order20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.39-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6744.44%
Vehicle crime24.530.00%
Shoplifting20.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-83.33%

In April 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 offences96.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.140.00%
Public order12.090.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Robbery10.350.00%

In March 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 offences96.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.140.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Shoplifting21.05-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.32500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.09100.00%
Shoplifting42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences34.18-75.00%
Other theft21.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.32140.00%
Other theft44.1833.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.880.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Shoplifting21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 202413
April 20249
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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 1 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Southfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Westfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Cornwall Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Moulton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Berryman Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barrington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kings Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Summerleaze Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Duchy Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Mason Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Bishop Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1