BA20 1AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 1AD

BA20 1AD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.40 per 1,000 population. This BA20 1AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA20 postcode area, which has experienced 220 crimes and a crime rate of 18.59 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA20 1AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 1AD, encompassing approximately 3247 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA20 1AD area, explore the BA20 1AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

BA20 1AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

BA20 1AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.40-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour165.2314.29%
Public order134.93-7.14%
Shoplifting104.00-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson83.08166.67%
Other crime32.460.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.71-38.24%
Shoplifting186.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.540.00%
Public order144.31180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.310.00%
Burglary30.9250.00%
Other theft20.92-66.67%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3424.32112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1410.47-33.33%
Shoplifting124.31-36.84%
Other theft63.69200.00%
Public order51.85-61.54%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Other crime20.62100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2124.6361.54%
Shoplifting196.4758.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.85-42.86%
Public order134.93160.00%
Drugs34.00200.00%
Robbery20.92-33.33%
Other theft20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-71.43%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.6244.44%
Shoplifting124.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6916.67%
Public order52.16-44.44%
Burglary41.540.00%
Robbery31.23200.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.55-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour96.1612.50%
Public order92.7728.57%
Shoplifting82.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.46-14.29%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.6260.00%
Public order72.4616.67%
Shoplifting72.16-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson72.16250.00%
Other theft22.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.4716.67%
Shoplifting176.4730.77%
Public order65.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-28.57%
Other theft41.54-50.00%
Burglary41.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.0928.57%
Shoplifting135.548.33%
Other theft84.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1620.00%
Public order51.85-44.44%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.86-22.22%
Shoplifting124.3133.33%
Public order93.6912.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.77-46.15%
Other theft52.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54-16.67%
Robbery21.540.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.55-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour135.54225.00%
Shoplifting94.0012.50%
Public order82.77166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.4620.00%
Bicycle theft11.850.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.4772.73%
Shoplifting85.85-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.54-42.86%
Public order31.23-72.73%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1117.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.390.00%
Shoplifting103.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.460.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202414
June 202421
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 202313
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20239
November 20238
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202412
June 202419
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 202417
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202434
June 202416
May 202428
April 202420
March 202428
February 202421
January 202418
December 202314
November 202318
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 1AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Fosse Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westminster Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petter'S Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hendford Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 8. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Queensway Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Princes Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Salthouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. A30
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Everton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Yarn Barton
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Horsey Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Huish
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Sandown Close
    Total1
    Robbery1