BA20 2FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2FG

BA20 2FG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2FG 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 2FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2FG, encompassing approximately 421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

BA20 2FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Poppy Close with total crimes: 1
  • Houndstone Close with total crimes: 1

BA20 2FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.870.00%
Other theft12.370.00%
Shoplifting12.37-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.37-80.00%
Public order12.37-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences533.250.00%
Public order311.870.00%
Shoplifting27.12-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour24.75100.00%
Vehicle crime14.750.00%
Other theft12.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting742.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences516.62150.00%
Public order311.87200.00%
Other theft17.120.00%
Robbery12.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting730.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.62100.00%
Vehicle crime14.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-50.00%
Public order12.370.00%
Robbery12.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.50-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences14.75-80.00%
Other crime12.370.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour642.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences514.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.870.00%
Public order37.12200.00%
Shoplifting17.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.12100.00%
Public order14.750.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour319.000.00%
Other theft27.120.00%
Vehicle crime24.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.75-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences733.2575.00%
Shoplifting516.6225.00%
Robbery111.870.00%
Public order12.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences423.7533.33%
Shoplifting49.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons19.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting842.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.120.00%
Public order24.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.750.00%
Robbery12.370.00%
Other theft12.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.75-33.33%

In September 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 offences321.370.00%
Public order27.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.370.00%
Shoplifting12.370.00%
Bicycle theft12.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
November 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 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20242

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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 1 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

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 2FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Poppy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Houndstone Close
    Total1
    Public order1