THE CLOSE, BS34 6BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BS34 6BB

THE CLOSE, BS34 6BB, South Gloucestershire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.19 per 1,000 population. This BS34 6BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BS34 postcode area, which has experienced 261 crimes and a crime rate of 12.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BS34 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BS34 6BB, encompassing approximately 304 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BS34 6BB area, explore the BS34 6BB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BS34 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ferndene with total crimes: 3
  • Hempton Lane with total crimes: 2

THE CLOSE, BS34 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.19-62.50%
Shoplifting419.680.00%
Other crime213.120.00%
Public order16.560.00%
Robbery13.280.00%
Other theft13.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1685.27300.00%
Burglary452.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.12300.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.12-50.00%
Other theft13.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences445.91-50.00%
Public order413.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.120.00%
Burglary16.560.00%
Shoplifting13.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Other crime13.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences855.7560.00%
Shoplifting326.24-40.00%
Public order29.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.560.00%
Robbery13.280.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Other theft13.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences562.31-16.67%
Shoplifting516.4025.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.4050.00%
Other theft29.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.560.00%
Robbery13.280.00%
Public order13.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.75-40.00%
Shoplifting419.68-42.86%
Public order213.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.560.00%
Vehicle crime26.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1081.9925.00%
Shoplifting732.7975.00%
Anti-social behaviour322.960.00%
Other crime29.840.00%
Drugs16.560.00%
Vehicle crime13.280.00%
Possession of weapons13.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences859.03-11.11%
Shoplifting426.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.84-88.89%
Public order13.280.00%
Vehicle crime13.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson995.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences929.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.5250.00%
Drugs29.840.00%
Shoplifting26.560.00%
Possession of weapons16.560.00%
Other theft13.280.00%
Public order13.280.00%
Burglary13.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences636.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour219.680.00%
Shoplifting26.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.1950.00%
Shoplifting419.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson213.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft26.560.00%
Theft from the person16.560.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting681.990.00%
Public order419.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.120.00%
Other crime29.840.00%
Other theft26.560.00%
Burglary26.560.00%
Vehicle crime16.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202416
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20249
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BS34 6BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ferndene
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hempton Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 4. The Common (East)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Orchard Gate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Manor Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highnam Close
    Total1
    Other theft1