BA5 1ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 1ST

BA5 1ST, Mendip has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.25 per 1,000 population. This BA5 1ST 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 1ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 1ST, encompassing approximately 1935 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BA5 1ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Southover with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BA5 1ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.2526.67%
Anti-social behaviour109.8211.11%
Shoplifting65.17-25.00%
Public order33.10-66.67%
Other theft31.55-70.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1529.4566.67%
Other theft107.75150.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.1780.00%
Public order94.65350.00%
Shoplifting84.6560.00%
Burglary24.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Robbery11.030.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.57-55.00%
Shoplifting54.65-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-16.67%
Other theft42.58-50.00%
Burglary32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-25.00%
Public order21.55-66.67%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.3833.33%
Other theft810.33-38.46%
Shoplifting74.13133.33%
Public order63.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.10100.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.28-34.78%
Other theft137.7562.50%
Public order86.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.13-55.56%
Shoplifting32.07-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-60.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.0376.92%
Shoplifting1111.88-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.68200.00%
Other theft84.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.1366.67%
Public order42.58-20.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1724.8013.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.7862.50%
Public order56.72-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1525.3125.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.75-38.46%
Public order74.1340.00%
Other theft53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58300.00%
Burglary42.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.70-7.14%
Shoplifting126.72200.00%
Other theft56.20-37.50%
Public order52.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.28-12.50%
Other theft87.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.1375.00%
Public order53.620.00%
Shoplifting42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.07100.00%
Theft from the person12.070.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.15-5.88%
Other theft68.270.00%
Public order53.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-33.33%
Shoplifting42.07-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Robbery11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.90112.50%
Shoplifting158.787.14%
Anti-social behaviour67.75500.00%
Other theft63.10-53.85%
Public order53.10400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Burglary11.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.730.00%
Other theft137.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.720.00%
Burglary34.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 202411
March 202417
February 202415
January 202412
December 20234
November 20234
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 20249
June 202420
May 202415
April 202423
March 202413
February 20248
January 202413
December 202314
November 202316
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 202413
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Southover
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priest Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Tucker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sheldon Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Catcott Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Guard House Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Palace Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Clares Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Cuthbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1