PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2EP

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2EP, South Somerset has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.88 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2EP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BA20 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 19.35 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BA20 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2EP, encompassing approximately 741 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA20 2EP area, explore the BA20 2EP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the BA20 2EP area, visit the BA20 2EP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

BA20 2EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Samarate Way with total crimes: 3
  • Tithe Court with total crimes: 3

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.8850.00%
Public order312.14-25.00%
Shoplifting14.05-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting725.6316.67%
Violence and sexual offences69.440.00%
Public order48.090.00%
Other theft15.400.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.190.00%
Shoplifting68.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.49-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour28.090.00%
Public order12.70-50.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1329.67550.00%
Other theft317.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.05100.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.700.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.74-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.49-36.36%
Other theft29.440.00%
Other crime12.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.6737.50%
Shoplifting514.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.740.00%
Public order12.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.93100.00%
Shoplifting410.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70100.00%
Possession of weapons12.700.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.79100.00%
Public order35.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Robbery11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.70-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.190.00%
Public order36.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 202413
March 20242
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20246
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Samarate Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Tithe Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Lower Ream
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Houndstone Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1