BA5 2PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2PS

BA5 2PS, Mendip has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2PS 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 2PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2PS, encompassing approximately 2428 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

BA5 2PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4

BA5 2PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.5327.27%
Public order95.76800.00%
Shoplifting73.7175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8820.00%
Other theft32.47-25.00%
Burglary21.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.00-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour54.5325.00%
Shoplifting42.06-42.86%
Other theft41.65300.00%
Burglary31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Public order11.24-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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 offences2318.9476.92%
Shoplifting79.47133.33%
Public order52.88-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Other theft11.65-92.31%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1317.70225.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.35-23.53%
Public order75.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.88-42.86%
Shoplifting31.65-70.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.5930.77%
Shoplifting107.00-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8850.00%
Public order52.4725.00%
Other theft42.0633.33%
Burglary11.650.00%

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
Shoplifting1720.1813.33%
Violence and sexual offences137.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Public order41.65-42.86%
Other theft31.65-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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
Shoplifting1520.5936.36%
Violence and sexual offences136.18-23.53%
Public order75.3516.67%
Burglary42.880.00%
Other theft41.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.650.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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 offences1716.8813.33%
Shoplifting117.00266.67%
Public order64.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.47-50.00%
Other theft20.82-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.76-16.67%
Public order76.1840.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8840.00%
Other theft72.8840.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.88100.00%
Shoplifting31.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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 offences1816.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.4125.00%
Public order52.060.00%
Other theft52.06-16.67%
Shoplifting42.06-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.65-60.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.06157.14%
Shoplifting157.417.14%
Other theft66.18-53.85%
Public order52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Burglary11.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.290.00%
Other theft135.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.350.00%
Burglary32.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20243
April 202410
March 202417
February 202415
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202423
May 202413
April 202417
March 202413
February 202413
January 202417
December 202315
November 202318
October 202318
September 20237

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 202413
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Southover
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Priest Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tucker Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Sheldon Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Palace Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Guard House Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sadler Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Broad Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Mill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. A39
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Tudway Close
    Total1
    Other theft1