WELSFORD AVENUE, BA5 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2HY

WELSFORD AVENUE, BA5 2HY, Mendip has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2HY, encompassing approximately 2497 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA5 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welsh Court with total crimes: 4
  • Kennion Road with total crimes: 2
  • A371 with total crimes: 2

WELSFORD AVENUE, BA5 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-50.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.80300.00%
Public order41.60300.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.01400.00%
Other theft24.000.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.80-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft106.41233.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.000.00%
Public order11.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.81-60.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Other theft31.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.61-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.00100.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6183.33%
Other theft34.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6050.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Other theft10.40-83.33%
Public order10.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft65.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.40-42.86%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.810.00%
Other theft22.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232

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
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Welsh Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kennion Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A371
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Goodymoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Regency Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durkheim Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairways
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Reakes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1