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

Overview of Crime in BA5 2GW

WEST STREET, BA5 2GW, Mendip has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.06 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2GW 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 2GW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2GW, encompassing approximately 2622 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

BA5 2GW Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Southover with total crimes: 4
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3

WEST STREET, BA5 2GW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.0641.18%
Anti-social behaviour99.1512.50%
Shoplifting53.43-28.57%
Public order31.91-72.73%
Other theft21.140.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.8330.77%
Public order116.48450.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.1960.00%
Shoplifting73.0575.00%
Burglary22.67-33.33%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.11-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-16.67%
Shoplifting41.91-42.86%
Other theft41.53100.00%
Burglary31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14-40.00%
Public order21.14-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.3061.54%
Shoplifting78.01133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.6720.00%
Public order52.29-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.91150.00%
Other theft21.91-84.62%
Other crime10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

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 offences1317.54-45.83%
Other theft134.96225.00%
Public order84.9660.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.05-37.50%
Shoplifting31.91-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.1160.00%
Shoplifting109.15-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.81100.00%
Public order53.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.910.00%
Other theft41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.4413.33%
Violence and sexual offences156.487.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.53300.00%
Public order41.53-42.86%
Other theft31.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1521.7336.36%
Violence and sexual offences145.72-17.65%
Burglary75.340.00%
Public order72.6716.67%
Other theft62.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.1613.33%
Shoplifting116.48266.67%
Public order64.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2933.33%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Other theft21.14-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.54-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour75.72133.33%
Other theft72.6740.00%
Public order62.6720.00%
Shoplifting32.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

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 offences1916.390.00%
Public order57.240.00%
Other theft51.910.00%
Shoplifting41.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202413
June 202421
May 202413
April 202424
March 202415
February 202414
January 202417
December 202315
November 202319

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 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 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233

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 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 202417
February 202415
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
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 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 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 20244
December 20233
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 4 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
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 2GW 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. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priest Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tucker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Sheldon Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Glastonbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Nightingale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Cuthbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Durkheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fairways
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Reakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Barley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Clements Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Wand Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1