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

Overview of Crime in BA20 2EZ

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2EZ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.48 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2EZ 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 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2EZ, encompassing approximately 784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the BA20 2EZ area, explore the BA20 2EZ 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 (-85.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA20 2EZ 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 2EZ 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 offences311.48-85.71%
Public order23.83-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2140.81250.00%
Public order726.7875.00%
Shoplifting18.93-85.71%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

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
Shoplifting724.2316.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.930.00%
Public order47.650.00%
Other theft15.100.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

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 offences616.58-14.29%
Shoplifting67.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.30-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour28.930.00%
Public order12.55-50.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

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 offences1328.06333.33%
Other theft316.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.83100.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.550.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.65-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour13.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%

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 offences714.03-53.33%
Other theft28.930.00%
Public order12.550.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1533.1666.67%
Shoplifting519.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.380.00%
Public order12.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.96125.00%
Shoplifting411.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.550.00%
Possession of weapons12.550.00%

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
Shoplifting825.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.20-33.33%
Public order35.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.55-50.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences612.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.65100.00%
Public order22.55-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.850.00%
Public order37.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202421
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 202413
March 20243
February 20247
January 202415
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 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. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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 2EZ 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