BA6 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 8JL

BA6 8JL, Mendip has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population. This BA6 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 8JL, encompassing approximately 611 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA6 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellhouse Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Paradise Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Launder Close with total crimes: 1

BA6 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.900.00%
Public order24.900.00%
Vehicle crime13.270.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.810.00%
Burglary23.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.27-66.67%
Drugs11.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.070.00%
Other theft24.90100.00%
Public order23.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.270.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences313.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.4433.33%
Public order16.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.900.00%

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 offences414.71-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.54100.00%
Public order13.270.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.54-50.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Other theft11.630.00%

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 offences29.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%
Public order23.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wellhouse Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Paradise Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Launder Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1