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

Overview of Crime in BA20 2EU

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2EU, South Somerset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.33 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2EU, encompassing approximately 675 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA20 2EU area, explore the BA20 2EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA20 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Tithe Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Chase with total crimes: 2

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.33-72.73%
Public order24.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.6357.14%
Public order316.30-25.00%
Shoplifting24.44-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.960.00%
Vehicle crime12.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.630.00%
Shoplifting710.370.00%
Public order410.370.00%
Other theft15.930.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences722.2240.00%
Shoplifting710.370.00%
Robbery110.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.33-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour27.41-66.67%
Public order12.96-66.67%
Other crime11.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1342.96550.00%
Anti-social behaviour619.26500.00%
Other theft48.89300.00%
Public order35.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.440.00%
Shoplifting12.960.00%

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 offences28.89-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Public order11.480.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.26-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour310.37200.00%
Other theft24.440.00%
Other crime12.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1234.0750.00%
Shoplifting517.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.410.00%
Public order12.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

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 offences828.15100.00%
Shoplifting411.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.44100.00%
Possession of weapons12.960.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

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
Shoplifting829.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.8533.33%
Public order35.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.960.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.89-40.00%
Public order24.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.960.00%

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 offences519.260.00%
Public order37.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 202413
March 20242
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
April 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Tithe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bell Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stratford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Houndstone Close
    Total1
    Public order1