BA7 7GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA7 7GG

BA7 7GG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.58 per 1,000 population. This BA7 7GG 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 7GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA7 7GG, encompassing approximately 492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA7 7GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Compton Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Carter Close with total crimes: 5
  • St Andrews Close with total crimes: 2

BA7 7GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.5857.14%
Public order322.340.00%
Possession of weapons16.090.00%
Burglary12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.3716.67%
Public order314.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.090.00%
Other crime12.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.2720.00%
Vehicle crime112.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Public order12.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.03-87.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences828.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour216.24100.00%
Public order24.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.060.00%
Other crime12.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.300.00%
Public order212.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.210.00%
Other theft112.180.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.300.00%
Other theft116.240.00%
Public order12.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
November 20238

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Compton Drive
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Carter Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Andrews Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lockett Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1