BA20 2JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2JP

BA20 2JP, South Somerset has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2JP 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 2JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2JP, encompassing approximately 1634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BA20 2JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 2
  • Beechwood with total crimes: 1

BA20 2JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.3416.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.2850.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.1220.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.670.00%
Other theft11.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.010.00%
Other theft43.06-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft911.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.6733.33%
Public order22.45100.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson48.560.00%
Other theft42.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-62.50%
Shoplifting11.830.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.23166.67%
Other theft64.89500.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Shoplifting21.22-33.33%
Other theft11.22-83.33%
Robbery10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.1720.00%
Shoplifting33.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.83-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.23200.00%
Other theft55.5066.67%
Public order23.060.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.73-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8350.00%
Shoplifting21.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.400.00%
Other theft42.45100.00%
Shoplifting42.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.45-66.67%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Public order32.450.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 2. Juniper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Beechwood
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Arnewood Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1