WESTHILL GARDENS, BS20 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS20 6LJ

WESTHILL GARDENS, BS20 6LJ, North Somerset has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This BS20 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS20 6LJ, encompassing approximately 2571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

BS20 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Close with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Blackdown Road with total crimes: 2

WESTHILL GARDENS, BS20 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.670.00%
Public order31.56-40.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.110.00%
Public order55.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.11-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.44-12.50%
Public order22.72100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0687.50%
Anti-social behaviour85.83100.00%
Vehicle crime33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Public order10.39-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.39-27.27%
Public order63.11500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33100.00%
Burglary11.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5610.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.280.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In February 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 offences65.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33200.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.11-62.50%
Other theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.94-50.00%
Public order11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.060.00%
Shoplifting23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 20248
April 202411
March 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willow Close
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Blackdown Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Rippleside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beach Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Kilkenny Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Stoney Steep
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Avon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Leeside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Briary Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lilys Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Channel View Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lower Down Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1