BA20 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 1EG

BA20 1EG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 158 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.58 per 1,000 population. This BA20 1EG 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 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 1EG, encompassing approximately 1824 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (57.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (27.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

BA20 1EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Clarence Terrace with total crimes: 12

BA20 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4186.5857.69%
Violence and sexual offences3722.4727.59%
Shoplifting2720.28-10.00%
Public order2314.8043.75%
Criminal damage and arson1112.60175.00%
Other theft66.03-33.33%
Robbery43.29300.00%
Theft from the person22.190.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary11.10-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3067.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences2916.44-32.56%
Anti-social behaviour2615.89-18.75%
Public order1614.25-5.88%
Other theft98.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.9333.33%
Burglary32.190.00%
Theft from the person21.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4378.9179.17%
Anti-social behaviour3223.56-21.95%
Shoplifting3017.543.45%
Public order1716.440.00%
Other theft109.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.48-40.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4170.1428.12%
Shoplifting2922.47-14.71%
Violence and sexual offences2415.89-41.46%
Public order1713.1513.33%
Criminal damage and arson59.32-44.44%
Other theft42.74-42.86%
Burglary22.19-33.33%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Robbery21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4182.7420.59%
Shoplifting3422.476.25%
Anti-social behaviour3218.6339.13%
Public order1517.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.2250.00%
Other theft74.93133.33%
Other crime43.84100.00%
Burglary32.190.00%
Robbery31.64200.00%
Possession of weapons21.640.00%
Drugs11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3464.66-8.11%
Shoplifting3218.6314.29%
Anti-social behaviour2317.5443.75%
Public order1212.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.5820.00%
Burglary33.29200.00%
Other theft31.64-25.00%
Other crime21.64100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3760.28-22.92%
Shoplifting2820.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1615.34-38.46%
Public order168.77-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson58.7766.67%
Other theft42.74-55.56%
Other crime12.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4881.1017.07%
Shoplifting3526.309.38%
Anti-social behaviour2619.1830.00%
Public order1714.2513.33%
Other theft99.3212.50%
Burglary44.9333.33%
Vehicle crime32.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-40.00%
Drugs11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4172.3317.14%
Shoplifting3222.4728.00%
Anti-social behaviour2017.5453.85%
Public order1510.96-16.67%
Other theft88.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.38-61.54%
Burglary32.7450.00%
Possession of weapons31.640.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3566.30-18.60%
Shoplifting2519.1838.89%
Public order1813.7038.46%
Criminal damage and arson139.8630.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.12-35.00%
Other theft107.1266.67%
Burglary25.48100.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4365.2110.26%
Anti-social behaviour2023.56122.22%
Shoplifting1810.96-40.00%
Public order139.8644.44%
Criminal damage and arson107.1211.11%
Other theft65.480.00%
Possession of weapons33.29200.00%
Vehicle crime21.640.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3961.372.63%
Shoplifting3021.3720.00%
Public order916.44-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour94.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.930.00%
Other theft64.93500.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Burglary21.10-50.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3858.090.00%
Shoplifting2520.820.00%
Public order1313.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.930.00%
Burglary44.930.00%
Drugs32.190.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202426
July 202432
June 202441
May 202432
April 202423
March 202416
February 202426
January 202420
December 202313
November 202320
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202430
July 202430
June 202429
May 202434
April 202432
March 202428
February 202435
January 202432
December 202325
November 202318
October 202330
September 202325

A total of 201 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202416
July 202417
June 202417
May 202415
April 202412
March 202416
February 202417
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202429
July 202443
June 202424
May 202441
April 202434
March 202437
February 202448
January 202441
December 202335
November 202343
October 202339
September 202338

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 202313
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 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
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 1EG 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. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Clarence Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Bond Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. South Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westminster Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petter'S Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hendford Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 14. Swallowcliffe Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. North Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Queensway Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Princes Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 21. Salthouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. St Nicholas Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Everton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Huish
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Sandown Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 30. Higher Kingston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1