LAYS DRIVE, BS31 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS31 2LW

LAYS DRIVE, BS31 2LW, Bath and North East Somerset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This BS31 2LW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS31 postcode area, which has experienced 114 crimes and a crime rate of 7.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS31 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS31 2LW, encompassing approximately 2254 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS31 2LW area, explore the BS31 2LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BS31 2LW area, visit the BS31 2LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS31 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Tree Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Walnut Close with total crimes: 3
  • Woodpecker Close with total crimes: 2

LAYS DRIVE, BS31 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2111.11%
Shoplifting24.43-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.31-25.00%
Shoplifting43.99300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Other crime21.770.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.320.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9950.00%
Public order21.33-50.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.21-50.00%
Public order42.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.10150.00%
Public order34.430.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-20.00%
Public order31.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Shoplifting10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.32-44.44%
Public order42.22300.00%
Shoplifting21.770.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.87125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.88-69.23%
Burglary21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.98333.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.77-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.530.00%
Public order64.880.00%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202412
June 20249
May 20245
April 202410
March 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 202313
October 20233

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 202311

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS31 2LW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak Tree Walk
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Walnut Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Woodpecker Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Caernarvon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Skylark Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnard Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1