BA5 2UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA5 2UJ

BA5 2UJ, Mendip has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This BA5 2UJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA5 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA5 2UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA5 2UJ, encompassing approximately 1207 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA5 2UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Chamberlain Street with total crimes: 1

BA5 2UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.800.00%
Theft from the person12.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.6050.00%
Public order34.97200.00%
Shoplifting32.480.00%
Other theft12.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.31-66.67%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.48-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.48200.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.08133.33%
Shoplifting55.80150.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.14-66.67%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson312.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.4850.00%
Other crime22.480.00%
Shoplifting21.66-60.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.94150.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.14-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.0866.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.14150.00%
Shoplifting24.140.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-33.33%
Robbery11.660.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.77133.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Burglary11.660.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-50.00%
Public order10.83-66.67%
Burglary10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.77300.00%
Public order33.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.48-71.43%
Shoplifting21.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.250.00%
Shoplifting45.800.00%
Drugs13.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
October 20237
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

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 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Chamberlain Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1