BA20, South Somerset has recorded a total of 223 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.84 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this BA20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BA20, encompassing approximately 11834 residents.
Key Crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
The postcode district are associated with the BA20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BA20 has a total of postcodes overall.
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 59 | 18.84 | -28.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 4.99 | 15.38% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.80 | -2.56% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.21 | -5.26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.04 | 88.89% |
| Other theft | 9 | 1.44 | -10.00% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.25 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.25 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.08 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.08 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.08 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 83 | 19.69 | 6.41% |
| Public order | 39 | 7.01 | 39.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 3.30 | -13.33% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.30 | -13.64% |
| Other theft | 10 | 3.21 | -47.37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 0.85 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.76 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.42 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.25 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.17 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 20.62 | 41.82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 6.59 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 3.80 | 12.82% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.72 | -17.65% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.37 | 11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.61 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.76 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.42 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.42 | 33.33% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.25 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 55 | 18.76 | -29.49% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 4.65 | 12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.56 | 5.41% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.30 | 25.93% |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.87 | 13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.44 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.68 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.42 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.25 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.25 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.17 | -71.43% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 20.53 | 5.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 6.59 | 23.08% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 4.06 | 2.78% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.13 | 8.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.28 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 1.27 | -39.13% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.18 | 133.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.59 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.42 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.34 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.17 | 100.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 | 18.34 | -6.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 6.25 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.30 | 24.14% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.04 | 8.70% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.11 | 76.92% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.94 | -23.08% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.85 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.25 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 79 | 16.82 | 12.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 6.68 | -6.25% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 2.54 | -21.62% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.45 | 15.00% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.94 | -13.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.10 | 116.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.10 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.25 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.08 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.08 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 70 | 16.56 | 2.94% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 5.92 | -17.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 3.13 | 23.08% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 15 | 1.69 | -21.05% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.27 | -53.85% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.51 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.42 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.42 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.17 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 17.75 | -11.69% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 5.75 | 36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.80 | 30.00% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.20 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 19 | 1.69 | 11.76% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.61 | -40.91% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.10 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.34 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 77 | 17.58 | 45.28% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 6.51 | 17.86% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.79 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.03 | 29.41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 1.86 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.69 | 54.55% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.44 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.34 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.34 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 14.96 | 1.92% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.48 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.54 | -22.22% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.37 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 1.69 | 54.55% |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.44 | 57.14% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.25 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.25 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.17 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.17 | -60.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 52 | 13.44 | -16.13% |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.39 | -12.20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.04 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.52 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 1.27 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 7 | 0.93 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.59 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.42 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.25 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.25 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.08 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.08 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 62 | 16.48 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 5.24 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 30 | 3.46 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 1.69 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.68 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.34 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.17 | 0.00% |
A total of 446 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 45 |
| August 2024 | 39 |
| July 2024 | 45 |
| June 2024 | 54 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 39 |
| March 2024 | 30 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 19 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 479 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 36 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 37 |
| January 2024 | 45 |
| December 2023 | 33 |
| November 2023 | 28 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 41 |
A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 17 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 888 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 83 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 59 |
| August 2024 | 83 |
| July 2024 | 78 |
| June 2024 | 55 |
| May 2024 | 78 |
| April 2024 | 74 |
| March 2024 | 79 |
| February 2024 | 70 |
| January 2024 | 68 |
| December 2023 | 77 |
| November 2023 | 53 |
| October 2023 | 52 |
| September 2023 | 62 |
A total of 343 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 39 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 34 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 25 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 17 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |