BA6 9EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 9EB

BA6 9EB, Mendip has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.00 per 1,000 population. This BA6 9EB 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 9EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 9EB, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (17) incidents (750.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA6 9EB 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
  • High Street with total crimes: 6

BA6 9EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1727.00750.00%
Shoplifting138.50-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour116.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.50-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.50-40.00%
Other theft11.50-90.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1429.507.69%
Anti-social behaviour117.0022.22%
Other theft105.5042.86%
Violence and sexual offences105.00-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson55.0066.67%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.00-14.29%
Shoplifting139.0085.71%
Anti-social behaviour96.50-18.18%
Other theft74.5040.00%
Public order43.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.00-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.500.00%
Shoplifting75.5040.00%
Public order73.5075.00%
Other theft53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.50-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.50177.78%
Anti-social behaviour1112.5022.22%
Other theft55.5066.67%
Shoplifting52.5066.67%
Public order42.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0050.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.00-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour94.50-18.18%
Other theft34.50-40.00%
Shoplifting31.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-33.33%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.5010.00%
Shoplifting95.5080.00%
Other theft54.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5050.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Robbery21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.50-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.50-23.08%
Shoplifting55.000.00%
Other theft42.50100.00%
Drugs22.00100.00%
Public order21.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour137.5085.71%
Shoplifting56.50-16.67%
Public order52.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Robbery21.500.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.00-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.50-36.36%
Shoplifting63.5020.00%
Public order23.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.500.00%
Shoplifting55.000.00%
Other theft22.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20249
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202413
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202418
June 202421
May 202425
April 20249
March 202413
February 202413
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA6 9EB 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. High Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heritage Court
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St John'S Square
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Benedict Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Tor View Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Chalice Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Oriel Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Fisher'S Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bere Lane
    Total1
    Public order1