BA5 1JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 1JJ

BA5 1JJ, Mendip has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.19 per 1,000 population. This BA5 1JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA5 postcode area, which has experienced 120 crimes and a crime rate of 6.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA5 1JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 1JJ, encompassing approximately 896 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA5 1JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beadon Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Southover with total crimes: 4
  • Catcott Road with total crimes: 3

BA5 1JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.19400.00%
Public order311.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.35100.00%
Shoplifting12.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other theft11.12-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft815.61166.67%
Shoplifting28.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft310.04-57.14%
Public order33.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft717.84600.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Other crime12.230.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.35-50.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.76125.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.040.00%
Other theft34.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.35100.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Shoplifting22.230.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.04-20.00%
Shoplifting24.460.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.15150.00%
Shoplifting25.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.040.00%
Other theft33.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.460.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.920.00%
Other theft16.690.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
January 20243

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beadon Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Southover
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Catcott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Palace Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clares Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1