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

Overview of Crime in BA20 2FS

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2FS, South Somerset has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.10 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2FS 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 2FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2FS, encompassing approximately 986 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-77.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA20 2FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tithe Court with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Chase with total crimes: 2
  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 1

PRESTON ROAD, BA20 2FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.10-77.78%
Public order24.06-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.34200.00%
Public order518.25400.00%
Other crime15.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1120.00%
Burglary16.080.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.21-16.67%
Vehicle crime110.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.22300.00%
Other theft312.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.08-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.14-41.67%
Public order17.100.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.2471.43%
Criminal damage and arson212.170.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences711.15250.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences25.07-71.43%
Public order12.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences711.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.100.00%
Public order22.030.00%

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 offences35.070.00%
Public order23.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 202412
March 20243
February 20247
January 202412
December 20237
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tithe Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bell Chase
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Stratford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Century Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Houndstone Close
    Total1
    Public order1