BA9 9RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA9 9RQ

BA9 9RQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This BA9 9RQ 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 9RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA9 9RQ, encompassing approximately 1302 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

BA9 9RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pines Close with total crimes: 2
  • Crocker Way with total crimes: 2

BA9 9RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.14-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-66.67%
Public order10.770.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.84200.00%
Other theft32.30-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Public order12.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.84-62.50%
Public order22.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1016.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.6133.33%
Other theft43.07300.00%
Other crime23.070.00%
Burglary21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.82-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson44.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Public order22.30100.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5957.14%
Criminal damage and arson38.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.68-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour35.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.88325.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.61-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.30200.00%
Other theft22.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson516.89400.00%
Public order43.8433.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-42.86%
Other theft33.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences712.290.00%
Public order35.3850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.98133.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.380.00%
Public order21.54-50.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.520.00%
Other theft43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.300.00%
Vehicle crime12.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 202411
February 20247
January 202417
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pines Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crocker Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lancelot Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1