TA19 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA19

TA19, South Somerset has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA19 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA19, encompassing approximately 11899 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)

TA19 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Folly Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Orchard Vale with total crimes: 4

TA19 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA19

The postcode district are associated with the TA19, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA19 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 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.29-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour122.109.09%
Public order91.01-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson60.7620.00%
Drugs30.50200.00%
Shoplifting20.25100.00%
Other theft20.17-50.00%
Robbery10.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.97-17.50%
Public order112.7783.33%
Anti-social behaviour110.92120.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.92-61.54%
Other theft40.42-50.00%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Vehicle crime20.17100.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.0614.29%
Criminal damage and arson133.3685.71%
Other theft81.09-11.11%
Other crime60.67500.00%
Public order60.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.50-16.67%
Drugs30.42200.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences355.5552.17%
Other theft92.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.76250.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.59-33.33%
Public order50.5025.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-90.91%
Other crime10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.13-28.12%
Vehicle crime111.93266.67%
Anti-social behaviour90.92-18.18%
Other theft60.76500.00%
Public order40.50-71.43%
Burglary20.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-66.67%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Other crime10.17-66.67%
Robbery10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.97-8.57%
Public order142.69250.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.18450.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.9220.00%
Vehicle crime30.500.00%
Other crime30.25200.00%
Burglary10.25-88.89%
Other theft10.08-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences356.05-7.89%
Burglary92.94200.00%
Other theft70.76-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson50.59150.00%
Public order40.4233.33%
Shoplifting30.340.00%
Vehicle crime30.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.17-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences385.1346.15%
Other theft93.1912.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.76-64.29%
Public order30.4250.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-50.00%
Other crime10.17-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences265.8852.94%
Anti-social behaviour142.19100.00%
Other theft81.1833.33%
Other crime60.670.00%
Possession of weapons40.50300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.34100.00%
Burglary30.340.00%
Public order20.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.17-50.00%
Drugs10.17-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.78-63.04%
Anti-social behaviour71.43-30.00%
Other theft60.5950.00%
Vehicle crime40.50-20.00%
Public order40.34-33.33%
Drugs30.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences466.72119.05%
Anti-social behaviour103.8766.67%
Public order60.8450.00%
Vehicle crime50.50-50.00%
Other theft40.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.340.00%
Other crime20.340.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Drugs10.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.29-19.23%
Vehicle crime101.76400.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.840.00%
Other theft40.5033.33%
Public order40.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.34100.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.190.00%
Theft from the person30.500.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Other theft30.250.00%
Shoplifting20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.170.00%
Public order10.170.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202413
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20242
February 20245
January 202414
December 20237
November 202310
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202433
July 202440
June 202435
May 202423
April 202432
March 202435
February 202438
January 202426
December 202317
November 202346
October 202321
September 202326

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 202414
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 202411
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA19 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Folly Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Orchard Vale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Wetmoor Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Horsey Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Silver Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Broadmead Lane
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 9. Ilminster Services
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rydon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Buttle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. North Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Blackdown View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Flower Tanners Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Balsom Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Goldenhaye Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Fisherway Lane
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Broadoak
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Forest Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Shave Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Herne Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Walrond Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Greendale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Adams Meadow
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. B3168
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Hazelwell Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1