WESTWARD DRIVE, BS20 0JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS20 0JS

WESTWARD DRIVE, BS20 0JS, North Somerset has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This BS20 0JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS20 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS20 0JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS20 0JS, encompassing approximately 1918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS20 0JS area, explore the BS20 0JS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS20 0JS area, visit the BS20 0JS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

BS20 0JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Newsome Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • The Withys with total crimes: 2

WESTWARD DRIVE, BS20 0JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.73-81.25%
Other theft21.560.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-85.71%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.6445.45%
Anti-social behaviour78.340.00%
Public order53.65400.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.82-52.17%
Other theft25.730.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.64283.33%
Criminal damage and arson511.99400.00%
Public order12.61-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.82-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour33.1350.00%
Public order21.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.958.33%
Public order36.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In January 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 offences1214.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.26300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.17100.00%
Shoplifting22.090.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.86-18.18%
Vehicle crime24.690.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.64-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.73133.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.6575.00%
Vehicle crime23.650.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Theft from the person11.560.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 202416
May 202411
April 202423
March 20246
February 202413
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20247
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20237
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS20 0JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Newsome Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. The Withys
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Orchard Lea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Baltic Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Underbanks
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. North Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Westward Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Overhill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Pill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Sambourne Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1