WEST HILL, BS20 6LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS20 6LQ

WEST HILL, BS20 6LQ, North Somerset has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.11 per 1,000 population. This BS20 6LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS20 postcode area, which has experienced 241 crimes and a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS20 6LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS20 6LQ, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS20 6LQ area, explore the BS20 6LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS20 6LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westhill Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Rippleside with total crimes: 6
  • Avon Way with total crimes: 2

WEST HILL, BS20 6LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.110.00%
Public order55.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.41-7.69%
Public order25.55100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0385.71%
Anti-social behaviour66.0250.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.46-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.87-30.00%
Public order53.24400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.31300.00%
Burglary11.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2611.11%
Burglary24.63100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

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 offences66.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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 offences33.70-62.50%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

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 offences85.55166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.85-62.50%
Public order11.390.00%

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 offences86.02100.00%
Shoplifting23.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-55.56%
Public order31.85-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.650.00%
Public order74.170.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20237

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202413
May 20247
April 202410
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 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
August 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
August 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS20 6LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westhill Gardens
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rippleside
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Avon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Briary Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beach Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Severn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Channel View Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Channel View Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1