BA20 1EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 1EJ

BA20 1EJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 168 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 101.96 per 1,000 population. This BA20 1EJ 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 1EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 1EJ, encompassing approximately 1647 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA20 1EJ area, explore the BA20 1EJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA20 1EJ area, visit the BA20 1EJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (44) incidents (51.72% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (25.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

BA20 1EJ 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 1EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44101.9651.72%
Violence and sexual offences4426.7025.71%
Shoplifting2726.70-10.00%
Public order2516.3956.25%
Criminal damage and arson1115.17175.00%
Other theft66.68-33.33%
Robbery33.64200.00%
Theft from the person21.820.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3579.51-25.53%
Shoplifting3021.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour2918.21-9.38%
Public order1617.60-15.79%
Other theft99.71-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.460.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Possession of weapons21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Robbery10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4791.6567.86%
Anti-social behaviour3228.53-23.81%
Shoplifting3019.423.45%
Public order1918.21-13.64%
Other theft1011.53150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.07-33.33%
Drugs22.43-33.33%
Other crime21.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4283.7620.00%
Shoplifting2925.49-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences2817.60-37.78%
Public order2216.9946.67%
Criminal damage and arson613.35-33.33%
Other theft43.64-42.86%
Drugs32.43200.00%
Robbery21.82-33.33%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4594.6828.57%
Anti-social behaviour3527.3140.00%
Shoplifting3321.243.12%
Public order1520.0325.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.100.00%
Other theft75.46133.33%
Other crime44.25100.00%
Robbery32.43200.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Burglary21.21-33.33%
Drugs11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3575.26-12.50%
Shoplifting3221.2418.52%
Anti-social behaviour2519.4219.05%
Public order1215.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.2850.00%
Burglary35.460.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Other crime21.82100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4072.83-21.57%
Shoplifting2724.28-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour2116.39-25.00%
Public order1812.755.88%
Criminal damage and arson610.92100.00%
Other theft33.64-57.14%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5191.6515.91%
Shoplifting3530.959.38%
Anti-social behaviour2821.247.69%
Public order1716.9913.33%
Other theft710.32-12.50%
Vehicle crime44.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-40.00%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Drugs11.82-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4484.97-2.22%
Shoplifting3226.7028.00%
Anti-social behaviour2619.42100.00%
Public order1515.78-16.67%
Other theft89.10-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.86-64.29%
Possession of weapons33.03200.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4580.720.00%
Shoplifting2527.3138.89%
Public order1815.1738.46%
Criminal damage and arson1410.9227.27%
Anti-social behaviour138.50-48.00%
Other theft107.8925.00%
Burglary26.07100.00%
Drugs21.21100.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Possession of weapons11.21-66.67%
Robbery10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4578.29-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour2527.31127.27%
Shoplifting1815.17-40.00%
Public order1310.9230.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.8922.22%
Other theft86.6833.33%
Possession of weapons34.86200.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4674.0515.00%
Shoplifting3027.9220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1118.21-15.38%
Public order106.68-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.070.00%
Other theft65.46500.00%
Vehicle crime23.640.00%
Burglary21.21-60.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other crime11.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Drugs10.61-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4069.800.00%
Shoplifting2524.280.00%
Public order1515.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour139.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.890.00%
Burglary55.460.00%
Drugs33.030.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202429
July 202432
June 202442
May 202435
April 202425
March 202421
February 202428
January 202426
December 202313
November 202325
October 202311
September 202313

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 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 20243
February 20247
January 20248
December 202310
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 373 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.69 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 202433
April 202432
March 202427
February 202435
January 202432
December 202325
November 202318
October 202330
September 202325

A total of 545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202435
July 202447
June 202428
May 202445
April 202435
March 202440
February 202451
January 202444
December 202345
November 202345
October 202346
September 202340

A total of 215 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202416
July 202419
June 202422
May 202415
April 202412
March 202418
February 202417
January 202415
December 202318
November 202313
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 202314
November 202311
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 16 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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
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 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 1EJ 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. Earle Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 9. South Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Stars Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Union Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westminster Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petter'S Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hendford Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 16. Swallowcliffe Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. North Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Queensway Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 23. Princes Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 24. Salthouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 26. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. The Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. St Nicholas Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Higher Kingston
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1