BEACH ROAD, BS23 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS23 1AU

BEACH ROAD, BS23 1AU, North Somerset has recorded a total of 233 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 90.56 per 1,000 population. This BS23 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS23 postcode area, which has experienced 701 crimes and a crime rate of 19.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS23 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS23 1AU, encompassing approximately 2572 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS23 1AU area, explore the BS23 1AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)

BS23 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Parade with total crimes: 40
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 23
  • Palmer Street with total crimes: 16

BEACH ROAD, BS23 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8090.568.11%
Shoplifting4131.0946.43%
Anti-social behaviour4115.9436.67%
Public order3415.9447.83%
Other theft1313.21-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson125.0520.00%
Drugs44.660.00%
Burglary31.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.78-80.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7481.23-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour3028.76-30.23%
Shoplifting2811.66-31.71%
Public order2310.88-17.86%
Other theft168.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson106.2211.11%
Burglary63.89200.00%
Vehicle crime52.33400.00%
Drugs41.94-42.86%
Theft from the person31.55200.00%
Bicycle theft31.1750.00%
Robbery31.17-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.17-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7890.95-4.88%
Anti-social behaviour4330.3272.00%
Shoplifting4116.71-14.58%
Public order2815.943.70%
Other theft1210.8871.43%
Criminal damage and arson94.66-35.71%
Drugs73.500.00%
Robbery52.72-28.57%
Possession of weapons31.9450.00%
Burglary21.17-71.43%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.39-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8291.3417.14%
Shoplifting4831.8777.78%
Public order2718.66-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour2510.4938.89%
Criminal damage and arson149.7216.67%
Robbery75.44250.00%
Burglary72.72133.33%
Other theft72.72-22.22%
Drugs72.7240.00%
Theft from the person52.72400.00%
Bicycle theft31.940.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7069.969.38%
Public order2927.2152.63%
Shoplifting2711.2742.11%
Anti-social behaviour1810.49-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.00-7.69%
Other theft94.6650.00%
Drugs53.50150.00%
Burglary31.9450.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6463.35-29.67%
Anti-social behaviour3024.870.00%
Shoplifting1911.66-13.64%
Public order197.38-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson137.380.00%
Other theft65.05-25.00%
Drugs22.33-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Robbery20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9179.2924.66%
Anti-social behaviour3035.37-14.29%
Public order2211.66-26.67%
Shoplifting228.55-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson138.5544.44%
Drugs85.05300.00%
Other theft83.1133.33%
Bicycle theft33.11-25.00%
Robbery21.170.00%
Other crime20.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7376.577.35%
Anti-social behaviour3528.3725.00%
Shoplifting3213.60-13.51%
Public order3012.4430.43%
Criminal damage and arson911.66-35.71%
Other theft63.5020.00%
Other crime42.33100.00%
Bicycle theft41.550.00%
Drugs21.55-60.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6873.07-5.56%
Shoplifting3726.43-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour2814.38-12.50%
Public order2310.88-25.81%
Criminal damage and arson148.940.00%
Drugs55.440.00%
Other theft51.94-54.55%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Robbery10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7283.56-4.00%
Shoplifting4227.98-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour3216.32-13.51%
Public order3112.4434.78%
Criminal damage and arson1412.05-39.13%
Other theft115.44-15.38%
Drugs54.28-16.67%
Theft from the person21.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.78100.00%
Robbery20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7589.780.00%
Shoplifting4429.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3717.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2314.380.00%
Public order238.940.00%
Other theft138.940.00%
Drugs65.050.00%
Robbery32.330.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Possession of weapons21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20249
June 202414
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 202314
November 202323

A total of 289 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202423
July 202428
June 202427
May 202429
April 202419
March 202422
February 202430
January 202423
December 202331
November 202323

A total of 381 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202428
July 202441
June 202448
May 202427
April 202419
March 202422
February 202432
January 202437
December 202342
November 202344

A total of 827 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202480
August 202474
July 202478
June 202482
May 202470
April 202464
March 202491
February 202473
January 202468
December 202372
November 202375

A total of 349 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202430
July 202443
June 202425
May 202418
April 202430
March 202430
February 202435
January 202428
December 202332
November 202337

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202416
July 202412
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS23 1AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Alexandra Parade
    Total40
    Shoplifting15
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Regent Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Palmer Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. York Street
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. King'S Lane
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nightclub
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Walliscote Grove Road
    Total8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Oxford Place
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Parade
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 11. Alfred Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Oxford Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Wilton Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 16. Richmond Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Salisbury Terrace
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. West Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 20. Carlton Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 21. Palmer Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Orchard Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 23. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St Margaret'S Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. Victoria Square
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 27. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Meadow Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Alfred Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Ellenborough Park North
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1