HELYAR CLOSE, BA6 9LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA6 9LQ

HELYAR CLOSE, BA6 9LQ, Mendip has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.13 per 1,000 population. This BA6 9LQ 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 9LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA6 9LQ, encompassing approximately 1609 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA6 9LQ area, explore the BA6 9LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

BA6 9LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Place with total crimes: 7
  • Heritage Court with total crimes: 5
  • St John'S Square with total crimes: 5

HELYAR CLOSE, BA6 9LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.1320.00%
Public order117.46450.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.730.00%
Shoplifting12.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.8925.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.97100.00%
Other theft42.4933.33%
Public order22.49100.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.29-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.97-16.67%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86100.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Public order10.62-83.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.86-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour614.9220.00%
Public order63.730.00%
Other theft23.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.97350.00%
Public order616.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1150.00%
Burglary21.86100.00%
Robbery11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.43-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.73-63.64%
Public order42.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.49-50.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.99-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour119.3222.22%
Criminal damage and arson46.8433.33%
Public order32.49200.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.4827.78%
Anti-social behaviour914.2980.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.5950.00%
Other theft31.8650.00%
Public order11.86-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.190.00%
Public order33.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Robbery21.240.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1150.00%
Shoplifting21.86100.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Public order11.24-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.190.00%
Public order32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20248
June 202424
May 202427
April 20246
March 202415
February 202423
January 202418
December 202312
November 202318

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA6 9LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Market Place
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Heritage Court
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St John'S Square
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Benedict Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. King Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Landmead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Chalice Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manor Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Edmund'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1