BALSAM PARK, BA9 9HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA9 9HD

BALSAM PARK, BA9 9HD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This BA9 9HD 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 9HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA9 9HD, encompassing approximately 2541 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA9 9HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pines Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tout Hill with total crimes: 2
  • South Street with total crimes: 2

BALSAM PARK, BA9 9HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.12-44.44%
Public order21.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.48-10.00%
Public order43.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.08-16.67%
Shoplifting23.940.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.6220.00%
Public order44.72100.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-50.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.72166.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.1566.67%
Shoplifting41.97300.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.20-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour37.87-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-50.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.86110.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9450.00%
Shoplifting42.36100.00%
Vehicle crime41.57-20.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.3842.86%
Vehicle crime53.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.97400.00%
Public order51.9725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.0575.00%
Public order42.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.57300.00%
Shoplifting21.57100.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Other theft31.18-25.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.66-37.50%
Other theft41.970.00%
Shoplifting41.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.690.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412
March 202420
February 202421
January 202410
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 202410
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 9HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pines Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Tout Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. South Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Firehouse Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Thornwell Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Market Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Greyhound Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Balsam Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Tything Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1