BA9 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA9 8BQ

BA9 8BQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.89 per 1,000 population. This BA9 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA9 postcode area, which has experienced 39 crimes and a crime rate of 4.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA9 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA9 8BQ, encompassing approximately 527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA9 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Hill with total crimes: 1

BA9 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.370.00%
Public order23.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.790.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.58100.00%
Other theft13.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.89-50.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order211.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.790.00%
Burglary11.890.00%

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 behaviour13.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.89-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson213.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.79-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour13.790.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%
Public order11.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.95-12.50%
Burglary113.260.00%
Shoplifting11.89-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.630.00%
Shoplifting315.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.68-50.00%
Other theft11.890.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour211.37100.00%
Vehicle crime23.79100.00%
Public order13.790.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour19.470.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Other theft11.890.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.680.00%
Other theft13.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.260.00%
Shoplifting23.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Other theft11.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft29.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.790.00%
Burglary13.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA9 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Hill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1