PORTWAY, BA5 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2BB

PORTWAY, BA5 2BB, Mendip has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2BB, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA5 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

PORTWAY, BA5 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.94100.00%
Public order52.860.00%
Shoplifting41.79100.00%
Robbery11.430.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.37-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.940.00%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8170.00%
Shoplifting46.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4333.33%
Public order31.43-57.14%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-90.91%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1112.88175.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.94-44.44%
Public order73.58133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-40.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.6780.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.4425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7925.00%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Shoplifting41.43-60.00%
Public order31.43-25.00%
Burglary21.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.88-9.09%
Shoplifting103.58-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43300.00%
Public order41.43-42.86%
Other theft31.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.17-38.89%
Shoplifting113.9457.14%
Public order73.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.500.00%
Burglary41.430.00%
Other theft41.43300.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.2480.00%
Shoplifting76.44250.00%
Public order62.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.88-47.37%
Other theft83.5860.00%
Public order62.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.72-50.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.670.00%
Public order56.8025.00%
Other theft51.790.00%
Shoplifting41.79-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.43-50.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-60.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.17111.11%
Shoplifting76.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15400.00%
Other theft51.79-28.57%
Public order41.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.58-18.18%
Other theft73.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.090.00%
Shoplifting83.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.860.00%
Public order32.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232
August 20237

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 202417
May 202410
April 202418
March 202410
February 202411
January 202418
December 202310
November 202319
October 202319
September 20239
August 202311

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 202410
February 202411
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237
September 202310
August 20238

A total of 4 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
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
August 20233

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
November 20232
September 20232

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
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Somerville Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Priest Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tucker Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Sheldon Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Balch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Burcott Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broad Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. A39
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Tudway Close
    Total1
    Other theft1