BA6 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 8LA

BA6 8LA, Mendip has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.52 per 1,000 population. This BA6 8LA 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 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 8LA, encompassing approximately 133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

BA6 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellhouse Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Coxwithy Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Ashwell Lane with total crimes: 1

BA6 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour367.520.00%
Public order222.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.00100.00%
Possession of weapons115.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.500.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson122.510.00%
Public order17.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.500.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft230.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.000.00%
Vehicle crime17.500.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft137.510.00%
Public order17.500.00%
Vehicle crime17.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences222.51100.00%
Vehicle crime115.000.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.500.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime17.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.500.00%

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 order237.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.000.00%
Vehicle crime17.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.50-66.67%

In August 2023, 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 offences345.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.510.00%
Vehicle crime115.000.00%

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
May 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231
August 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.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wellhouse Lane
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Coxwithy Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Ashwell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1