BA5 1UA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 1UA

BA5 1UA, Mendip has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.09 per 1,000 population. This BA5 1UA 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 1UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 1UA, encompassing approximately 1267 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

BA5 1UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clares Road with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Wand Road with total crimes: 5

BA5 1UA 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft822.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.31100.00%
Public order46.3133.33%
Shoplifting33.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Burglary11.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.63-50.00%
Other theft43.16-42.86%
Public order33.1650.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.3133.33%
Other theft76.31133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1650.00%
Public order22.37-60.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.20-68.42%
Public order54.73400.00%
Other theft33.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37-60.00%
Shoplifting11.58-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.14171.43%
Anti-social behaviour514.99400.00%
Shoplifting53.95-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson53.95400.00%
Other theft43.950.00%
Vehicle crime23.16100.00%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.9422.22%
Violence and sexual offences78.680.00%
Public order25.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.1040.00%
Public order25.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.950.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Shoplifting32.3750.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Public order21.580.00%

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 offences713.41-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.520.00%
Other theft21.58-33.33%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2025.00%
Other theft37.89200.00%
Shoplifting22.37-71.43%
Public order11.580.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.78-11.11%
Shoplifting76.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.520.00%
Other theft11.58-85.71%
Public order10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.150.00%
Other theft77.10133.33%
Shoplifting55.52-16.67%
Burglary23.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.940.00%
Shoplifting67.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.730.00%
Other theft33.160.00%
Possession of weapons12.370.00%
Public order10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
August 20234

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237
August 20233

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235
August 20236

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 202419
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310
October 20238
September 20239
August 20239

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 1UA 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. Wand Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Southover
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Palace Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rowdens Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1