WEST COKER ROAD, BA20 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2HG

WEST COKER ROAD, BA20 2HG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2HG, encompassing approximately 864 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA20 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Martins Way with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Balidon Place with total crimes: 1

WEST COKER ROAD, BA20 2HG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.940.00%
Shoplifting23.470.00%
Other crime12.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.25200.00%
Other theft23.470.00%
Shoplifting22.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.940.00%
Other theft23.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.310.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.25200.00%
Other theft23.47-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.940.00%
Shoplifting14.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.63100.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.16-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.940.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.31-66.67%
Other theft11.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.47100.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.470.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In October 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 offences23.47100.00%
Public order12.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.310.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Martins Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Balidon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priory Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1