PRINCES ROAD, BA5 2DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2DT

PRINCES ROAD, BA5 2DT, Mendip has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.46 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2DT 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 2DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2DT, encompassing approximately 2363 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: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BA5 2DT 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

PRINCES ROAD, BA5 2DT 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.4626.67%
Anti-social behaviour88.0414.29%
Shoplifting63.38-25.00%
Public order42.54-55.56%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.3125.00%
Public order96.35800.00%
Shoplifting83.8160.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3840.00%
Other theft32.96-25.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Robbery10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.65-47.83%
Shoplifting55.08-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.1225.00%
Other theft42.12100.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-40.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.3164.29%
Shoplifting79.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.96400.00%
Public order52.12-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.120.00%
Other theft21.69-84.62%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.61-26.32%
Other theft135.92160.00%
Public order75.5040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-50.00%
Shoplifting31.69-72.73%
Robbery11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.1146.15%
Shoplifting118.04-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.3850.00%
Other theft52.5466.67%
Public order52.120.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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
Shoplifting1721.1513.33%
Violence and sexual offences137.190.00%
Public order55.50-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.0025.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.35-23.53%
Public order75.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.96300.00%
Burglary41.690.00%
Other theft41.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.6113.33%
Shoplifting127.19200.00%
Public order65.08-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Other theft20.85-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.57-16.67%
Other theft86.3560.00%
Public order73.3840.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9640.00%
Shoplifting42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1817.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.610.00%
Public order52.120.00%
Other theft52.120.00%
Shoplifting42.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 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
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 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 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
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 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 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 202412
June 202423
May 202414
April 202419
March 202413
February 202413
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318

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 20242
December 20238
November 20235

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 2DT 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. 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. Fairways
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Reakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Barley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Clements Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1