BALSAM CLOSE, BA9 9HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA9 9HW

BALSAM CLOSE, BA9 9HW, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.93 per 1,000 population. This BA9 9HW 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 9HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA9 9HW, encompassing approximately 2541 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA9 9HW area, explore the BA9 9HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA9 9HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tout Hill with total crimes: 2
  • South Street with total crimes: 2
  • Thornwell Way with total crimes: 1

BALSAM CLOSE, BA9 9HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.93-50.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.690.00%
Public order33.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
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 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.90-33.33%
Public order23.15-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
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 offences129.4471.43%
Public order44.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.75-66.67%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson67.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.36-76.47%
Anti-social behaviour41.57100.00%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4413.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-66.67%
Burglary10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36100.00%
Vehicle crime41.5733.33%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Shoplifting31.18200.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Public order10.39-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.44-25.00%
Public order52.3625.00%
Vehicle crime31.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18200.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.26300.00%
Public order43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.36-33.33%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.51-57.14%
Other theft31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.290.00%
Burglary22.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 202417
February 202415
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 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 3 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
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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
November 20231
October 20232

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 9HW postcode area is presented below.

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