TA20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20

TA20, South Somerset has recorded a total of 197 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA20 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA20, encompassing approximately 21734 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (4.48% increase)
  • Public order: (37) incidents (146.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (244.44% increase)

TA20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tapstone Road with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Henson Park with total crimes: 10

TA20 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA20

The postcode district are associated with the TA20, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA20 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 70 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences709.064.48%
Public order373.22146.67%
Shoplifting311.70244.44%
Anti-social behaviour191.43-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson130.8744.44%
Other theft100.6066.67%
Burglary80.4660.00%
Other crime30.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.14200.00%
Drugs10.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences676.49-20.24%
Anti-social behaviour243.0850.00%
Public order151.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.69-10.00%
Shoplifting90.4128.57%
Other theft60.41-53.85%
Burglary50.2866.67%
Other crime40.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences847.7333.33%
Public order183.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour160.83-11.11%
Other theft130.7485.71%
Criminal damage and arson100.6011.11%
Vehicle crime80.46100.00%
Shoplifting70.37-36.36%
Robbery50.3266.67%
Burglary30.23-66.67%
Other crime20.140.00%
Drugs10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.98-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour182.9028.57%
Shoplifting110.8357.14%
Burglary90.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.410.00%
Other theft70.410.00%
Public order60.32-57.14%
Vehicle crime40.2833.33%
Robbery30.18200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences776.4028.33%
Anti-social behaviour143.547.69%
Public order140.64-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson90.6412.50%
Other theft70.41-30.00%
Shoplifting70.32-30.00%
Burglary40.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.180.00%
Other crime30.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences606.12-4.76%
Public order182.7638.46%
Anti-social behaviour130.838.33%
Other theft100.60233.33%
Shoplifting100.46-16.67%
Burglary80.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.37-50.00%
Other crime30.370.00%
Drugs10.14-66.67%
Robbery10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences636.3010.53%
Criminal damage and arson162.900.00%
Public order130.74-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour120.60-7.69%
Shoplifting120.55-36.84%
Burglary80.55-11.11%
Other theft30.37-62.50%
Drugs30.140.00%
Other crime30.14200.00%
Possession of weapons20.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.09-88.89%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences577.09-21.92%
Shoplifting192.6290.00%
Public order160.8745.45%
Criminal damage and arson160.7445.45%
Anti-social behaviour130.740.00%
Vehicle crime90.60-18.18%
Burglary90.4112.50%
Other theft80.410.00%
Robbery30.3750.00%
Drugs30.140.00%
Other crime10.14-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences737.0912.31%
Anti-social behaviour133.3644.44%
Vehicle crime110.6057.14%
Public order110.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.5137.50%
Shoplifting100.5125.00%
Other theft80.460.00%
Burglary80.3733.33%
Drugs30.37-25.00%
Robbery20.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.090.00%
Other crime20.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences655.94-4.41%
Public order112.99-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.51-50.00%
Other theft80.41-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson80.37-42.86%
Shoplifting80.3760.00%
Vehicle crime70.37250.00%
Burglary60.3220.00%
Drugs40.2833.33%
Other crime20.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences686.586.25%
Anti-social behaviour183.13-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson140.830.00%
Public order120.64-20.00%
Other theft90.5512.50%
Burglary50.410.00%
Shoplifting50.23-28.57%
Drugs30.2350.00%
Other crime30.1450.00%
Possession of weapons20.14100.00%
Vehicle crime20.09-33.33%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences646.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.94-4.35%
Public order151.017.14%
Criminal damage and arson140.69-12.50%
Other theft80.6460.00%
Shoplifting70.37-22.22%
Burglary50.3266.67%
Robbery30.23200.00%
Vehicle crime30.14-40.00%
Drugs20.14100.00%
Other crime20.09100.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences646.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.060.00%
Public order140.740.00%
Shoplifting90.640.00%
Vehicle crime50.410.00%
Other theft50.230.00%
Burglary30.230.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 200 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202415
May 202418
April 20246
March 202414
February 202418
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202311
September 202312
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202424
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239
September 202318
August 202322
July 202323

A total of 875 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 67.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202470
June 202467
May 202484
April 202463
March 202477
February 202460
January 202463
December 202357
November 202373
October 202365
September 202368
August 202364
July 202364

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202416
December 202316
November 202311
October 20238
September 202314
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 202319
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
August 20233
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tapstone Road
    Total14
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Henson Park
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Chillington Down
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
  • 5. Commercial Row
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Western Road
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Axe Lane
    Total6
    Public order6
  • 8. Western Way
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 9. Dominy Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chaffcombe Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Lower Touches
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Gaylard'S Lane
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson6
  • 14. Wessex Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mintons
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 16. David Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 17. Reed Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Davies Close
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 19. Shave Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Essex Close
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Public order1
  • 22. Holly Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coker Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Queens Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. A30
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Church Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Dwelly Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Duck Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 30. Ernest Ashman Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1