SOUTHSIDE, BS23 2QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS23 2QS

SOUTHSIDE, BS23 2QS, North Somerset has recorded a total of 120 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.14 per 1,000 population. This BS23 2QS 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 2QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS23 2QS, encompassing approximately 4590 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS23 2QS area, explore the BS23 2QS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-19.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

BS23 2QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmer Street with total crimes: 16
  • King'S Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Grove Road with total crimes: 8

SOUTHSIDE, BS23 2QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.14-19.61%
Anti-social behaviour238.9343.75%
Public order175.01142.86%
Shoplifting133.708.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.8350.00%
Vehicle crime41.3133.33%
Other theft40.87-33.33%
Robbery30.870.00%
Burglary30.65-57.14%
Other crime30.65200.00%
Drugs20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5124.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour1611.1114.29%
Shoplifting123.49-42.86%
Burglary72.61250.00%
Public order71.52-46.15%
Other theft61.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Drugs30.6550.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5126.582.00%
Shoplifting2111.11-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour144.5775.00%
Public order133.0585.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.83-22.22%
Other theft41.52-20.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Burglary20.44-60.00%
Robbery20.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.44-75.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5026.3616.28%
Shoplifting2410.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson95.2380.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.96-42.86%
Public order71.74-46.15%
Burglary51.52150.00%
Other theft51.09-28.57%
Robbery41.09100.00%
Theft from the person40.87300.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4323.53-4.44%
Shoplifting189.37157.14%
Anti-social behaviour143.9240.00%
Public order133.0518.18%
Other theft72.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-68.75%
Burglary21.090.00%
Robbery20.44100.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.22-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson169.806.67%
Public order113.49-54.17%
Anti-social behaviour102.40-28.57%
Shoplifting72.18-22.22%
Other theft51.520.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-87.50%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5730.2832.56%
Public order2412.4241.18%
Criminal damage and arson155.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.27-44.00%
Shoplifting93.05-10.00%
Drugs81.96166.67%
Other theft51.74400.00%
Bicycle theft31.090.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.3613.16%
Anti-social behaviour259.3719.05%
Public order175.4588.89%
Shoplifting103.7042.86%
Vehicle crime62.18500.00%
Other crime51.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.090.00%
Drugs31.09200.00%
Bicycle theft30.650.00%
Burglary20.65-33.33%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3820.04-2.56%
Anti-social behaviour218.2816.67%
Public order94.57-35.71%
Shoplifting71.96-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson51.52-68.75%
Other theft51.09-50.00%
Burglary31.090.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%
Drugs10.22-75.00%
Other crime10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3927.45-30.36%
Anti-social behaviour188.5012.50%
Criminal damage and arson163.9223.08%
Shoplifting163.49-5.88%
Public order143.4916.67%
Other theft103.0542.86%
Drugs42.1833.33%
Vehicle crime30.8750.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5628.5433.33%
Shoplifting1712.2070.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.706.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.4930.00%
Public order122.830.00%
Other theft72.6140.00%
Drugs31.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4222.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.150.00%
Public order123.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.610.00%
Shoplifting102.180.00%
Other theft52.180.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202414
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
March 202414
February 202425
January 202421
December 202318
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202451
July 202451
June 202450
May 202443
April 202445
March 202457
February 202443
January 202438
December 202339
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202413
June 20247
May 202413
April 202411
March 202424
February 202417
January 20249
December 202314
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20245
April 202416
March 202415
February 20245
January 20245
December 202316
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202421
June 202424
May 202418
April 20247
March 20249
February 202410
January 20247
December 202316
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS23 2QS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Palmer Street
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. King'S Lane
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Grove Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Robbery1
  • 4. Boulevard
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. South Parade
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Alfred Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Waterloo Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. West Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Palmer Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Victoria Quadrant
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wooler Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Glebe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Cecil Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 17. Albert Quadrant
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lower Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Meadow Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Hans Price Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Baker Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Montepelier
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Stafford Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Tivoli Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Longton Grove Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Market Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Wadham Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Grove Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. St Joseph'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1