CENTRAL ROAD, BA20 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 1JL

CENTRAL ROAD, BA20 1JL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 139 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 159.20 per 1,000 population. This BA20 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 1JL, encompassing approximately 873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (14.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (52.94% increase)

BA20 1JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17
  • Clarence Terrace with total crimes: 12

CENTRAL ROAD, BA20 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39159.2014.71%
Violence and sexual offences3044.67-21.05%
Public order2634.3652.94%
Shoplifting2129.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson724.050.00%
Other theft58.02-54.55%
Other crime45.730.00%
Robbery24.58100.00%
Burglary22.29-33.33%
Drugs12.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38151.19-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour3443.529.68%
Public order1738.940.00%
Shoplifting1519.47-21.05%
Other theft1117.1883.33%
Criminal damage and arson712.6016.67%
Possession of weapons38.0250.00%
Burglary33.4450.00%
Drugs13.440.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46154.6243.75%
Anti-social behaviour3152.69-3.12%
Shoplifting1935.5172.73%
Public order1721.76-19.05%
Other theft619.4720.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.87-33.33%
Vehicle crime36.8750.00%
Burglary23.44100.00%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32131.72-13.51%
Violence and sexual offences3236.65-30.43%
Public order2136.6531.25%
Shoplifting1124.05-54.17%
Criminal damage and arson912.60-18.18%
Other theft510.31-28.57%
Vehicle crime25.730.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Burglary11.15-80.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46172.959.52%
Anti-social behaviour3752.6948.00%
Shoplifting2442.38-7.69%
Public order1627.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson1118.3310.00%
Other theft712.60250.00%
Burglary58.0266.67%
Other crime35.73200.00%
Possession of weapons23.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42142.0244.83%
Shoplifting2648.1018.18%
Anti-social behaviour2529.7813.64%
Public order1228.63-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.7411.11%
Burglary311.450.00%
Other theft23.44-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Drugs12.290.00%
Other crime11.15-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29128.28-43.14%
Anti-social behaviour2233.22-26.67%
Shoplifting2225.2010.00%
Public order1525.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.18350.00%
Other theft510.31-50.00%
Other crime45.73300.00%
Vehicle crime24.58-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.290.00%
Robbery12.29-50.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51162.6418.60%
Anti-social behaviour3058.4142.86%
Public order2034.3625.00%
Shoplifting2022.91-20.00%
Other theft1022.9166.67%
Vehicle crime311.450.00%
Robbery23.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-60.00%
Burglary12.29-50.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Drugs11.15-66.67%
Other crime11.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43145.46-6.52%
Shoplifting2549.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour2128.6350.00%
Public order1624.056.67%
Other theft618.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.87-68.75%
Drugs35.730.00%
Burglary23.44100.00%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Bicycle theft22.290.00%
Robbery12.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46138.5912.20%
Criminal damage and arson1652.69128.57%
Public order1518.3350.00%
Shoplifting1517.1815.38%
Anti-social behaviour1417.18-26.32%
Other theft616.03-33.33%
Drugs36.870.00%
Robbery23.44100.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.15-66.67%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41129.4232.26%
Anti-social behaviour1946.96171.43%
Shoplifting1321.76-50.00%
Public order1014.89-16.67%
Other theft911.45125.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.3140.00%
Vehicle crime58.02400.00%
Drugs35.7350.00%
Possession of weapons33.44200.00%
Burglary13.44-75.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31109.95-8.82%
Shoplifting2635.5136.84%
Public order1229.78-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour713.74-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson58.02-50.00%
Other theft45.730.00%
Burglary44.580.00%
Drugs24.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34117.970.00%
Shoplifting1938.940.00%
Public order1721.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson1019.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.450.00%
Other theft410.310.00%
Burglary44.580.00%
Drugs34.580.00%
Theft from the person23.440.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202434
July 202431
June 202432
May 202437
April 202425
March 202422
February 202430
January 202421
December 202314
November 202319
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 256 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202415
July 202419
June 202411
May 202424
April 202426
March 202422
February 202420
January 202425
December 202315
November 202313
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202438
July 202446
June 202432
May 202446
April 202442
March 202429
February 202451
January 202443
December 202346
November 202341
October 202331
September 202334

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202417
July 202417
June 202421
May 202416
April 202412
March 202415
February 202420
January 202416
December 202315
November 202310
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 202316
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
November 20235
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    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. High Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Earle Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
  • 7. South Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Eastville
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 9. South Western Terrace
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wyndham Street
    Total5
    Public order5
  • 11. Mary Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Gordon Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Stars Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Union Street
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. The Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Smith'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Turn Pike Orchard
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dampier Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. North Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Silver Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Princes Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 23. Summerhouse View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Crofton Park
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Westville
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Southville
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Hill View
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Newton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Summer House Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1