TA12 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA12

TA12, South Somerset has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA12 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA12, encompassing approximately 5973 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA12 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Steppes Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Middle Leaze Drove with total crimes: 2

TA12 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA12

The postcode district are associated with the TA12, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA12 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.70-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour82.5133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.3450.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Burglary20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.7046.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.680.00%
Public order51.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.840.00%
Burglary30.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.69-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.5120.00%
Public order41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.6733.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.8646.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.68-37.50%
Public order40.84100.00%
Burglary30.6750.00%
Other theft30.50-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.50200.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.037.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.5133.33%
Other theft41.34100.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.33-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.330.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.03-26.32%
Public order82.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.340.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.5050.00%
Other theft20.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences194.8626.67%
Burglary33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50100.00%
Public order20.33100.00%
Other theft20.33100.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.1915.38%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.17-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences134.5262.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.18150.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.840.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences82.51-27.27%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.330.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.52-26.67%
Vehicle crime51.8425.00%
Other theft30.84200.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Public order20.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.33100.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences154.52-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.67-50.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences185.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.010.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Bicycle theft20.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202415
June 202422
May 202415
April 202414
March 202419
February 202415
January 202413
December 20238
November 202311
October 202315
September 202318

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA12 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Steppes Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Middle Leaze Drove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whellers Meadow
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marwin Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. College Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Folly Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hurst
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hollies Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. The Green
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Burrough Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Mow Barton
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Printers Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Paulls Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Cedar Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Stapleton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Stapleton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Wetmoor Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Horsey Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Broadmead Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Barton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Higher Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1