OLD STATION WAY, BA20 1EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 1EL

OLD STATION WAY, BA20 1EL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 96 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 107.08 per 1,000 population. This BA20 1EL 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 1EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 1EL, encompassing approximately 896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)

BA20 1EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Clarence Terrace with total crimes: 12

OLD STATION WAY, BA20 1EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26107.0823.81%
Violence and sexual offences2029.00-23.08%
Public order2022.3125.00%
Shoplifting1722.3141.67%
Criminal damage and arson518.9625.00%
Other crime35.580.00%
Other theft23.35-50.00%
Drugs12.230.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Burglary11.12-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26100.3918.18%
Anti-social behaviour2129.00-12.50%
Public order1623.4214.29%
Shoplifting1217.85-33.33%
Other theft413.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.46-20.00%
Burglary34.46200.00%
Robbery13.350.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24104.85-4.00%
Violence and sexual offences2226.77-4.35%
Shoplifting1824.5463.64%
Public order1420.08-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson515.62-28.57%
Other theft45.58100.00%
Vehicle crime24.460.00%
Robbery12.230.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2595.92-19.35%
Violence and sexual offences2327.89-11.54%
Public order1625.656.67%
Shoplifting1117.85-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson712.270.00%
Other theft27.81-33.33%
Burglary12.230.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31121.5863.16%
Violence and sexual offences2634.5818.18%
Shoplifting2129.00-8.70%
Public order1523.4236.36%
Criminal damage and arson716.73-22.22%
Other crime37.81200.00%
Other theft33.350.00%
Possession of weapons23.350.00%
Burglary12.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2399.274.55%
Violence and sexual offences2225.65-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour1924.540.00%
Public order1121.19-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson912.27125.00%
Burglary210.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other crime11.12-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26101.50-10.34%
Shoplifting2229.0015.79%
Anti-social behaviour1924.54-24.00%
Public order1221.19-7.69%
Other theft413.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.46100.00%
Other crime24.46100.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29110.4316.00%
Anti-social behaviour2532.3547.06%
Shoplifting1927.89-13.64%
Public order1321.198.33%
Other theft514.500.00%
Vehicle crime25.580.00%
Robbery22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-33.33%
Drugs12.23-66.67%
Other crime11.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25103.73-21.88%
Shoplifting2227.8957.14%
Anti-social behaviour1724.54142.86%
Public order1218.969.09%
Other theft513.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.58-76.92%
Drugs33.3550.00%
Other crime23.350.00%
Bicycle theft22.230.00%
Possession of weapons12.230.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3295.9223.08%
Shoplifting1435.6916.67%
Criminal damage and arson1315.62160.00%
Public order1114.5037.50%
Anti-social behaviour712.27-46.15%
Other theft47.81-33.33%
Drugs24.46-33.33%
Burglary12.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-66.67%
Theft from the person11.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2691.4636.84%
Anti-social behaviour1329.00160.00%
Shoplifting1214.50-50.00%
Public order813.380.00%
Other theft68.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.6966.67%
Vehicle crime45.58300.00%
Drugs34.4650.00%
Possession of weapons33.35200.00%
Other crime13.350.00%
Robbery11.120.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2479.1941.18%
Violence and sexual offences1926.77-20.83%
Public order821.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.92-16.67%
Burglary45.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.46-40.00%
Other theft23.350.00%
Drugs22.23-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2482.540.00%
Shoplifting1726.770.00%
Public order1218.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.690.00%
Drugs35.580.00%
Burglary33.350.00%
Theft from the person23.350.00%
Other theft22.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 232 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 202421
April 202423
March 202422
February 202419
January 202422
December 202314
November 202312
October 202324
September 202317

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 202313
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202421
July 202424
June 202425
May 202431
April 202419
March 202419
February 202425
January 202417
December 20237
November 202313
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202426
July 202422
June 202423
May 202426
April 202422
March 202426
February 202429
January 202425
December 202332
November 202326
October 202319
September 202324

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202414
June 202416
May 202415
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20234
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Robbery1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting8
    Public order3
    Other crime3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clarence Terrace
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bond Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Earle Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 6. South Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. South Western Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wyndham Street
    Total5
    Public order5
  • 9. Stars Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Newton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Summer House Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Nicholas Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1