MARKET PLACE, BA5 2RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2RF

MARKET PLACE, BA5 2RF, Mendip has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.22 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2RF 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 2RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2RF, encompassing approximately 1334 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

BA5 2RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 3
  • Priest Row with total crimes: 3

MARKET PLACE, BA5 2RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.2212.50%
Violence and sexual offences96.74-10.00%
Shoplifting56.7466.67%
Other theft23.750.00%
Public order11.50-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.49100.00%
Public order75.99600.00%
Shoplifting35.240.00%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.4933.33%
Shoplifting33.00-40.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.4727.27%
Shoplifting510.49400.00%
Public order43.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Other theft12.25-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.72-8.33%
Other theft118.24120.00%
Public order68.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-80.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.75-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.72-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour68.99100.00%
Shoplifting64.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4966.67%
Other theft53.7566.67%
Public order33.7550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.97160.00%
Shoplifting69.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.250.00%
Other theft32.25-25.00%
Public order22.25-66.67%
Robbery11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order623.9720.00%
Shoplifting64.49-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.49-50.00%
Other theft43.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.00200.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.250.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Robbery11.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.22-16.67%
Shoplifting97.49350.00%
Public order56.7466.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.75-66.67%
Other theft21.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.2220.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.9920.00%
Other theft64.49200.00%
Public order34.4950.00%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Robbery10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.490.00%
Robbery23.750.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft21.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245
January 202410
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20243

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Priest Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Guard House Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Queen Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Palace Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Cuthbert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1