BA5 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2LG

BA5 2LG, Mendip has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.51 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2LG, encompassing approximately 828 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA5 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arthurs Point Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Welsh Court with total crimes: 4
  • Griffin Close with total crimes: 2

BA5 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Public order11.21-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.240.00%
Public order33.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.06-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson19.65-66.67%
Other theft11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.72-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson313.270.00%
Other theft13.620.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.480.00%
Drugs13.620.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.65-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.6250.00%
Vehicle crime23.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.6860.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%
Public order12.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.44-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson16.030.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.24300.00%
Other theft24.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.41-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.06500.00%
Vehicle crime17.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.620.00%
Public order23.620.00%
Drugs22.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
September 20233

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202411
May 202412
April 20243
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arthurs Point Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Welsh Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Griffin Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Woolcombe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wheeler Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Goodymoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nimrod Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Deers Leap Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1