WEST PARK, BA7 7DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA7 7DB

WEST PARK, BA7 7DB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This BA7 7DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA7 postcode area, which has experienced 38 crimes and a crime rate of 9.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA7 7DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA7 7DB, encompassing approximately 1288 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA7 7DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Carter Close with total crimes: 3
  • Churchfields Drive with total crimes: 2

WEST PARK, BA7 7DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.42125.00%
Public order36.990.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.4366.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.88-33.33%

In May 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 offences36.21-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-25.00%
Public order12.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.65-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.43300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Public order21.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.97100.00%
Public order27.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Public order21.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.55-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.54-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.8850.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.54200.00%
Other theft24.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Compton Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Carter Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Churchfields Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Greenway Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Torbay Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. West Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Burfitt Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Victoria Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1