TA20 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20

TA20, South Somerset has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.80 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (86) incidents (-2.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)

TA20 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Tapstone Road with total crimes: 16
  • Henson Park with total crimes: 13

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences869.80-2.27%
Shoplifting423.9690.91%
Anti-social behaviour221.9369.23%
Criminal damage and arson151.0166.67%
Public order120.69-57.14%
Other theft100.5525.00%
Vehicle crime70.4675.00%
Burglary70.32600.00%
Other crime50.320.00%
Robbery40.23100.00%
Drugs10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.05-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences888.6025.71%
Public order284.05-24.32%
Shoplifting221.29-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour131.01-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson90.60-30.77%
Other theft80.41-20.00%
Other crime50.3766.67%
Possession of weapons50.23400.00%
Vehicle crime40.2333.33%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Burglary10.09-87.50%

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 offences655.940.00%
Public order112.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.510.00%
Other theft80.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.370.00%
Shoplifting80.370.00%
Vehicle crime70.370.00%
Burglary60.320.00%
Drugs40.280.00%
Other crime20.180.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 853 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202486
August 202488
July 202470
June 202467
May 202484
April 202463
March 202477
February 202460
January 202463
December 202357
November 202373
October 202365

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202416
December 202316
November 202311
October 20238

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202419
June 202424
May 202416
April 202418
March 202414
February 202413
January 202412
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202428
July 202437
June 202415
May 202418
April 20246
March 202414
February 202418
January 202413
December 202316
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 188 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202422
July 202431
June 20249
May 20247
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 202412
December 202319
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting23
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Tapstone Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 3. Henson Park
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Elizabeth Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences12
  • 5. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Wyatt Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Middle Touches
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Reed Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wessex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 12. Old Town
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Silver Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Balsom Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Goldenhaye Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 16. Fisherway Lane
    Total3
    Robbery3
  • 17. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Furzehill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Great Western Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. David Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Taylor'S Meade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 23. Dening Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Toll House Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 25. Brutton Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Forton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. A30
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 28. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1