WHITING ROAD, BA6 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 8HP

WHITING ROAD, BA6 8HP, Mendip has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This BA6 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 8HP, encompassing approximately 1157 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

BA6 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whiting Road with total crimes: 5
  • Edmund Hill Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Selwood Road with total crimes: 2

WHITING ROAD, BA6 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences411.23300.00%
Public order33.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.910.00%
Burglary22.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.73-80.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

In June 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 offences510.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.320.00%
Other theft22.590.00%
Public order21.73100.00%

In May 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 offences58.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.320.00%
Public order12.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.180.00%
Public order14.320.00%

In March 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 offences56.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.46100.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.23500.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.460.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.59-50.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Other theft11.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.640.00%
Public order24.320.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Whiting Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Edmund Hill Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Selwood Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Monington Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Folliott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hamlyn Road
    Total1
    Other theft1