WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 8BJ

WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BJ, Mendip has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.37 per 1,000 population. This BA6 8BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA6 postcode area, which has experienced 144 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA6 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 8BJ, encompassing approximately 715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA6 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellhouse Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Cottle Close with total crimes: 2
  • Chilkwell Street with total crimes: 1

WELLHOUSE LANE, BA6 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.990.00%
Public order24.190.00%
Possession of weapons12.790.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.790.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Other theft12.790.00%
Public order11.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.97300.00%
Public order35.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Vehicle crime12.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.79-50.00%
Public order11.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.400.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

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

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February 20241

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

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October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wellhouse Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cottle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chilkwell Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Coxwithy Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1