BA5 1FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 1FA

BA5 1FA, Mendip has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.36 per 1,000 population. This BA5 1FA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA5 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA5 1FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 1FA, encompassing approximately 1152 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA5 1FA area, explore the BA5 1FA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA5 1FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clares Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Southover with total crimes: 4

BA5 1FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft817.36166.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.47100.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Robbery11.740.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.15-33.33%
Other theft33.47-57.14%
Public order32.600.00%
Burglary22.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft717.36250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.0720.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.60100.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.15-72.22%
Public order44.34100.00%
Other theft23.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-80.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour515.62400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.34100.00%
Other theft43.470.00%
Public order23.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.74100.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Possession of weapons11.740.00%

In March 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 offences814.7514.29%
Criminal damage and arson26.940.00%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Shoplifting21.740.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.28-12.50%
Shoplifting26.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Other theft10.87-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.4914.29%
Public order36.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.60200.00%
Other theft32.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.2866.67%
Public order18.68-50.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.41-33.33%
Public order25.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Other theft11.74-83.33%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.620.00%
Other theft67.810.00%
Burglary25.210.00%
Shoplifting11.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 202418
March 20248
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 1FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Clares Road
    Total6
    Other theft6
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Southover
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Palace Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broad Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Rowdens Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1