TA18 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA18

TA18, South Somerset has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.96 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA18 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA18, encompassing approximately 10927 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)

TA18 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Bird'S Close with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

TA18 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA18

The postcode district are associated with the TA18, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA18 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 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.96-3.33%
Public order142.65366.67%
Anti-social behaviour101.28-9.09%
Shoplifting80.92-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson70.73250.00%
Other theft60.640.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.96-6.25%
Shoplifting132.7562.50%
Anti-social behaviour111.1937.50%
Other crime61.01500.00%
Other theft60.55-25.00%
Burglary40.55300.00%
Public order30.37-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.68-3.03%
Public order82.9333.33%
Other theft80.73100.00%
Shoplifting80.73-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour80.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.18-80.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences337.60-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour163.0260.00%
Shoplifting91.46800.00%
Public order60.82200.00%
Burglary50.55400.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.46400.00%
Other theft40.46-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.3750.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.2288.89%
Anti-social behaviour103.11150.00%
Other theft50.92150.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Public order20.18-66.67%
Burglary10.18-66.67%
Shoplifting10.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences183.75-5.26%
Public order61.65200.00%
Other crime40.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.37-42.86%
Burglary30.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.27100.00%
Other theft20.18100.00%
Shoplifting10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences193.39-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour71.74-30.00%
Burglary30.64200.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Other theft10.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.03-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour102.01150.00%
Vehicle crime30.92-40.00%
Public order20.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.18-33.33%
Other theft20.18-60.00%
Shoplifting10.18-75.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Burglary10.09-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.8612.00%
Public order72.5640.00%
Burglary60.64500.00%
Other theft50.5566.67%
Vehicle crime50.46400.00%
Shoplifting40.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences254.1219.05%
Public order52.2925.00%
Other theft30.4650.00%
Shoplifting30.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.27-57.14%
Drugs20.270.00%
Burglary10.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.09-83.33%
Other crime10.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.58-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.64-33.33%
Shoplifting50.55150.00%
Public order40.46-42.86%
Other theft20.37-66.67%
Burglary20.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.180.00%
Other crime10.09-50.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences275.7717.39%
Anti-social behaviour92.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.82-30.00%
Public order70.64250.00%
Other theft60.64-25.00%
Burglary30.550.00%
Shoplifting20.27-33.33%
Other crime20.18100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.100.00%
Other theft80.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.730.00%
Shoplifting30.550.00%
Public order20.270.00%
Other crime10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 202416
March 202410
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234
October 20231
September 20236
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202430
May 202432
April 202433
March 202434
February 202418
January 202419
December 202322
November 202328
October 202325
September 202321
August 202327
July 202323

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA18 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bird'S Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Chillington Down
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
  • 5. Axe Lane
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 6. Western Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 7. Gaylard'S Lane
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 8. Symes Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Severalls Park Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Middle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Thomson Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cowen Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Turnpike Green
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Davies Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 16. Shave Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Bere Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Hazel View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Willow Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wyvern Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Rose Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Market Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Market Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Pulmans Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Orchard Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Memorial Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Monarch Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Crewkerne (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Cathole Bridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1