WEST STREET, BA5 2AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2AH

WEST STREET, BA5 2AH, Mendip has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.05 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2AH 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 2AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2AH, encompassing approximately 2724 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BA5 2AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southover with total crimes: 4
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3
  • Priest Row with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, BA5 2AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.0575.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.71-11.11%
Public order32.94-40.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.05-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour94.40125.00%
Shoplifting63.30200.00%
Public order52.20400.00%
Burglary21.84-33.33%
Other theft20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.11-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour44.77-33.33%
Other theft41.47100.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Shoplifting21.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.0546.15%
Anti-social behaviour66.9720.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20150.00%
Shoplifting41.8433.33%
Public order31.47-62.50%
Other theft21.10-84.62%
Other crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.89-40.91%
Other theft134.77225.00%
Public order84.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.94-28.57%
Shoplifting31.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.35120.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.0840.00%
Shoplifting62.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.05-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences104.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.84300.00%
Public order41.47-42.86%
Other theft31.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.0985.71%
Violence and sexual offences124.77-29.41%
Burglary74.400.00%
Public order72.5716.67%
Other theft62.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.20200.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0570.00%
Shoplifting76.24250.00%
Public order62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Other theft21.10-71.43%
Other crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.21-44.44%
Other theft73.6740.00%
Public order62.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.050.00%
Public order56.610.00%
Other theft51.84-16.67%
Shoplifting41.84-55.56%
Burglary31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-60.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.99125.00%
Shoplifting96.61-18.18%
Other theft63.30-53.85%
Public order52.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1315.050.00%
Shoplifting114.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.040.00%
Burglary32.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202412
July 202413
June 202419
May 202413
April 202422
March 202410
February 202412
January 202417
December 202310
November 202318
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
February 20247
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 202412
February 202413
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 5 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
February 20241
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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 2AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Southover
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Priest Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Tucker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sheldon Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. A371
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Palace Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Glastonbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Regency Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. St Cuthbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Durkheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fairways
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Reakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Barley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Clements Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1