BA20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20

BA20, South Somerset has recorded a total of 244 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.62 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 Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (41.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (12.82% increase)

BA20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22

BA20 Crime Map

Postcodes in BA20

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.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7820.6241.82%
Anti-social behaviour456.59-16.67%
Shoplifting443.8012.82%
Public order283.72-17.65%
Other theft192.3711.76%
Criminal damage and arson91.6112.50%
Other crime50.76150.00%
Burglary50.42150.00%
Vehicle crime40.4233.33%
Robbery30.340.00%
Drugs20.25-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5518.76-29.49%
Anti-social behaviour544.6512.50%
Shoplifting394.565.41%
Public order343.3025.93%
Other theft172.8713.33%
Criminal damage and arson81.44-42.86%
Drugs50.68150.00%
Vehicle crime30.42-25.00%
Robbery30.25-25.00%
Burglary20.25-60.00%
Other crime20.17-71.43%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7820.535.41%
Anti-social behaviour486.5923.08%
Shoplifting374.062.78%
Public order273.138.00%
Other theft152.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson141.27-39.13%
Other crime71.18133.33%
Burglary50.5966.67%
Robbery40.42300.00%
Vehicle crime40.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.340.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7418.34-6.33%
Anti-social behaviour396.2530.00%
Shoplifting363.3024.14%
Public order253.048.70%
Criminal damage and arson232.1176.92%
Other theft101.94-23.08%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Other crime30.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-33.33%
Drugs10.170.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7916.8212.86%
Anti-social behaviour306.68-6.25%
Shoplifting292.54-21.62%
Public order232.4515.00%
Other theft131.94-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson131.10116.67%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.25-40.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%
Burglary10.08-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7016.562.94%
Shoplifting375.92-17.78%
Anti-social behaviour323.1323.08%
Public order202.700.00%
Other theft151.69-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson61.27-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.51150.00%
Burglary50.4225.00%
Robbery30.42200.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Drugs10.17-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6817.75-11.69%
Shoplifting455.7536.36%
Anti-social behaviour263.8030.00%
Public order202.20-16.67%
Other theft191.6911.76%
Criminal damage and arson131.61-40.91%
Drugs51.1025.00%
Burglary40.420.00%
Possession of weapons30.3450.00%
Other crime20.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Robbery10.17-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7717.5845.28%
Shoplifting336.5117.86%
Public order242.7920.00%
Criminal damage and arson222.0329.41%
Anti-social behaviour201.86-33.33%
Other theft171.6954.55%
Burglary41.44100.00%
Drugs40.3433.33%
Possession of weapons20.34-33.33%
Robbery20.170.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5314.961.92%
Anti-social behaviour304.4866.67%
Shoplifting282.54-22.22%
Public order202.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson171.6954.55%
Other theft111.4457.14%
Vehicle crime40.930.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Possession of weapons30.25200.00%
Other crime20.25-33.33%
Robbery20.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.17100.00%
Burglary20.17-60.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5213.44-16.13%
Shoplifting364.39-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour183.04-10.00%
Public order151.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.27-31.25%
Other theft70.93-12.50%
Burglary50.5925.00%
Vehicle crime40.42100.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Drugs30.25-25.00%
Robbery20.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.08-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6216.48-10.14%
Shoplifting415.24-2.38%
Public order303.463.45%
Anti-social behaviour202.54-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson161.6977.78%
Other theft81.35-50.00%
Drugs40.68100.00%
Burglary40.3433.33%
Other crime30.340.00%
Theft from the person20.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.17-33.33%
Robbery10.17-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6918.4272.50%
Shoplifting425.8331.25%
Anti-social behaviour343.5521.43%
Public order292.8770.59%
Other theft162.4523.08%
Criminal damage and arson91.35-60.87%
Robbery40.76100.00%
Other crime30.340.00%
Burglary30.2550.00%
Vehicle crime30.25-70.00%
Bicycle theft20.25100.00%
Possession of weapons20.17100.00%
Drugs20.17100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4014.620.00%
Shoplifting323.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour282.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.370.00%
Public order171.940.00%
Other theft131.440.00%
Vehicle crime101.100.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Robbery20.250.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202417
May 202415
April 202410
March 202413
February 202415
January 202419
December 202317
November 202311
October 20237
September 20238
August 202316
July 202313

A total of 424 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202445
June 202454
May 202448
April 202439
March 202430
February 202432
January 202426
December 202320
November 202330
October 202318
September 202320
August 202334
July 202328

A total of 312 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202434
May 202427
April 202425
March 202423
February 202420
January 202420
December 202324
November 202320
October 202315
September 202330
August 202329
July 202317

A total of 855 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202478
June 202455
May 202478
April 202474
March 202479
February 202470
January 202468
December 202377
November 202353
October 202352
September 202362
August 202369
July 202340

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 202423
March 202413
February 20246
January 202413
December 202322
November 202317
October 202311
September 202316
August 20239
July 202323

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

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.

MonthCount
July 202444
June 202439
May 202437
April 202436
March 202429
February 202437
January 202445
December 202333
November 202328
October 202336
September 202341
August 202342
July 202332

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total22
    Shoplifting8
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bond Street
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 6. Clarence Terrace
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Earle Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Summerlands
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Street
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Salthouse Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Little Tarrat Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 13. Union Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Westminster Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Fosse Park Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. South Western Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 17. Wyndham Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 19. Queensway Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Westland Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Westbourne Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Christopher Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 24. Mary Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 25. Tanyard Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Petter'S Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Westbourne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Bartletts Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2