HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 8AL

HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL, Mendip has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.95 per 1,000 population. This BA6 8AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA6 postcode area, which has experienced 108 crimes and a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA6 8AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 8AL, encompassing approximately 1502 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

BA6 8AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mayfield Close with total crimes: 12
  • Market Place with total crimes: 7
  • Heritage Court with total crimes: 5

HILL HEAD CLOSE, BA6 8AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1223.951100.00%
Shoplifting107.98-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour76.65-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences54.66-16.67%
Other theft13.33-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1431.2727.27%
Anti-social behaviour99.3250.00%
Other theft75.9916.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.66-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson53.99150.00%
Vehicle crime23.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.67-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.28-13.33%
Shoplifting118.65450.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.320.00%
Other theft63.9920.00%
Public order53.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.627.14%
Anti-social behaviour69.9820.00%
Other theft53.9966.67%
Public order43.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-33.33%
Shoplifting21.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.3266.67%
Public order43.33300.00%
Other theft32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Shoplifting22.000.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.98-36.36%
Other theft34.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-40.00%
Shoplifting22.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In March 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 offences1120.63266.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.32-16.67%
Other theft53.3366.67%
Shoplifting53.330.00%
Public order23.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.980.00%
Other theft33.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-40.00%
Public order22.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-37.50%
Shoplifting33.33200.00%
Public order32.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.3233.33%
Other theft22.660.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.980.00%
Shoplifting34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202413
June 202415
May 202414
April 20247
March 202411
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA6 8AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mayfield Close
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order2
  • 2. Market Place
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Heritage Court
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Benedict Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tor View Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Chalice Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Buck Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Oriel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fisher'S Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bere Lane
    Total1
    Public order1