BA9 9EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA9 9EG

BA9 9EG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This BA9 9EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA9 postcode area, which has experienced 68 crimes and a crime rate of 7.83 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA9 9EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA9 9EG, encompassing approximately 2106 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA9 9EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crofts Mead with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Firehouse Mews with total crimes: 2

BA9 9EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.07-16.67%
Shoplifting42.37100.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.75-45.45%
Shoplifting22.850.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4983.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.22-50.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.4920.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-50.00%
Public order21.900.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.75166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.8066.67%
Other theft32.370.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.12-72.73%
Public order31.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-40.00%

In February 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 offences1519.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.12120.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.22-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.37-33.33%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Shoplifting10.47-66.67%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7242.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.85150.00%
Shoplifting32.3750.00%
Vehicle crime31.42200.00%
Public order31.42-40.00%
Other theft11.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.39133.33%
Public order53.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.370.00%
Shoplifting21.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.120.00%
Other theft41.9033.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-25.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Shoplifting10.95-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.90300.00%
Other theft31.900.00%
Shoplifting21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences34.270.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20246
April 202410
March 202415
February 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 202411
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA9 9EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crofts Mead
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Firehouse Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Vedelers Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rickhayes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1