PRESTON GROVE, BA20 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2BJ

PRESTON GROVE, BA20 2BJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2BJ, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA20 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Summerlands with total crimes: 6
  • Christopher Close with total crimes: 6
  • Summerleaze Park with total crimes: 4

PRESTON GROVE, BA20 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.69-7.69%
Public order34.72-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.44-7.14%
Public order85.11700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15100.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.65133.33%
Burglary25.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.90-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.23-21.43%
Public order44.33300.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.08-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-83.33%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.98566.67%
Criminal damage and arson67.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.360.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.75-50.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.93-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.87250.00%
Public order25.51-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.93-42.86%
Public order31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.79-71.43%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.050.00%
Shoplifting73.540.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202414
June 20246
May 202411
April 202414
March 202420
February 20243
January 20246
December 202314
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BA20 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Summerlands
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Christopher Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Summerleaze Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Century Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1