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

Overview of Crime in BA5 2RN

MARKET PLACE, BA5 2RN, Mendip has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.25 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2RN 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 2RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2RN, encompassing approximately 1409 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

BA5 2RN 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

MARKET PLACE, BA5 2RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.51100.00%
Public order75.68600.00%
Shoplifting34.970.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences614.19-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.2633.33%
Shoplifting32.84-40.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.4154.55%
Shoplifting512.06400.00%
Public order43.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Other theft12.13-90.91%

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 offences1123.41-8.33%
Other theft117.80120.00%
Public order67.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-80.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.71-83.33%

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 offences1226.25-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour68.51100.00%
Shoplifting64.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.26150.00%
Other theft53.5566.67%
Public order33.5550.00%

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 offences1321.99160.00%
Shoplifting69.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.2650.00%
Other theft32.13-25.00%
Public order22.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Robbery11.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

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 order622.7020.00%
Shoplifting64.26-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences54.26-37.50%
Other theft43.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.84200.00%
Burglary32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Robbery11.420.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.57350.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.38-33.33%
Public order55.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.55-66.67%
Other theft21.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%

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 offences1226.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.5120.00%
Other theft64.26200.00%
Public order44.26-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.840.00%
Shoplifting22.840.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Robbery10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 offences1017.03-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour57.0925.00%
Public order53.5525.00%
Robbery23.550.00%
Other theft21.42-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.83160.00%
Shoplifting89.220.00%
Public order45.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.840.00%
Other theft32.84-50.00%
Burglary12.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.7460.00%
Other theft65.68500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.2625.00%
Burglary23.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Public order11.42-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order615.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.260.00%
Shoplifting54.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.550.00%
Other theft12.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
October 20238
September 20238
August 20235

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20246
June 202417
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245
January 20248
December 202312
November 202310
October 202313
September 20235
August 20234

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20234
August 20236

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 202411
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20243
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA5 2RN 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. Townhall Buildings
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    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. Palace Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vicar'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Guard House Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Sadler Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Broad Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Mill Street
    Total1
    Burglary1