BA20 2NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BA20 2NB

BA20 2NB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This BA20 2NB 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 2NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BA20 2NB, encompassing approximately 1802 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BA20 2NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Fosse Park Road with total crimes: 5
  • Juniper Close with total crimes: 2

BA20 2NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.44-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.22200.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Public order21.11-60.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.21-46.15%
Shoplifting63.88100.00%
Public order53.33400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.09116.67%
Other theft57.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-50.00%
Shoplifting31.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1017.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.33-45.45%
Public order53.33400.00%
Drugs32.770.00%
Shoplifting21.66100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8757.14%
Other theft66.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Public order11.11-75.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.54-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.88500.00%
Public order43.330.00%
Other theft42.22-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.220.00%
Shoplifting31.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.87100.00%
Other theft74.44133.33%
Public order43.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.22200.00%
Robbery11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66-63.64%
Other theft32.22-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.7610.00%
Other theft86.1060.00%
Shoplifting44.4433.33%
Public order32.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.87100.00%
Other theft55.5525.00%
Shoplifting32.7750.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.88-37.50%
Other theft42.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-60.00%
Shoplifting21.11-50.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.54-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.4425.00%
Other theft42.7733.33%
Shoplifting42.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Public order21.11-71.43%
Drugs11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.870.00%
Public order74.990.00%
Shoplifting63.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.330.00%
Other theft32.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202413
June 20246
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 202411
December 202310
November 20235
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
  • 2. Fosse Park Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Juniper Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. A30
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Yarn Barton
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Horsey Lane
    Total1
    Public order1