HIGH STREET, BA5 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2AJ

HIGH STREET, BA5 2AJ, Mendip has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.59 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2AJ 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 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2AJ, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA5 2AJ area, explore the BA5 2AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BA5 2AJ 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

HIGH STREET, BA5 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.597.14%
Anti-social behaviour97.5312.50%
Shoplifting64.52-25.00%
Public order43.01-55.56%
Other theft22.01-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.60100.00%
Public order97.03800.00%
Shoplifting84.5260.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0260.00%
Other theft34.02-25.00%
Burglary21.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.06-68.18%
Shoplifting53.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.5125.00%
Other theft42.51100.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Public order10.50-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.1083.33%
Shoplifting711.05133.33%
Public order63.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Other theft22.01-84.62%
Robbery11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1321.59160.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.53-20.00%
Public order86.0360.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.02-42.86%
Shoplifting32.01-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-83.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.6025.00%
Shoplifting117.53-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour75.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.51200.00%
Other theft53.0166.67%
Public order52.5125.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1723.1013.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.54140.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.0333.33%
Public order42.01-50.00%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.0925.00%
Public order87.5360.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.02-61.54%
Burglary42.510.00%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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 offences1319.08-7.14%
Shoplifting126.53200.00%
Public order56.030.00%
Other theft32.51-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

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 offences1424.10-6.67%
Other theft87.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0240.00%
Public order53.510.00%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01300.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Robbery10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.530.00%
Public order52.510.00%
Other theft42.510.00%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Robbery22.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 92 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 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

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
July 20241

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 20247
June 202422
May 202412
April 202415
March 202412
February 20245
January 202413
December 202314
November 202315

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 202413
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 2AJ 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Guard House Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. A371
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Palace Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1