BA7 7AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA7 7AY

BA7 7AY, South Somerset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This BA7 7AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA7 postcode area, which has experienced 33 crimes and a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA7 7AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA7 7AY, encompassing approximately 1040 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA7 7AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coombe Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lower Woodcock Street with total crimes: 2
  • Olympic Drive with total crimes: 1

BA7 7AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.65-33.33%
Public order21.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.530.00%
Shoplifting32.880.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.77200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%
Public order11.92-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.77-60.00%
Public order21.92100.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7366.67%
Other theft14.810.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.730.00%
Public order22.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Public order10.96-75.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.88-66.67%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Burglary22.88100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.770.00%
Burglary12.88-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.730.00%
Burglary22.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA7 7AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Coombe Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Lower Woodcock Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Olympic Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fourways Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. North Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Fore Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1