OLD MARKET SQUARE, TA10 9RP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA10 9RP

OLD MARKET SQUARE, TA10 9RP, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.21 per 1,000 population. This TA10 9RP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA10 postcode area, which has experienced 40 crimes and a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA10 9RP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA10 9RP, encompassing approximately 1386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA10 9RP area, explore the TA10 9RP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA10 9RP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • North Street with total crimes: 2
  • Broadmeads with total crimes: 1

OLD MARKET SQUARE, TA10 9RP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.21300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.89-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.54300.00%
Public order35.77200.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Shoplifting11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.16-50.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences47.21-42.86%
Shoplifting42.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.89-66.67%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.9875.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.05-25.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.89300.00%
Public order32.89200.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Burglary21.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.05-72.73%
Shoplifting12.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.54266.67%
Public order37.93200.00%
Shoplifting22.16100.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences35.77-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.16100.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.770.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.890.00%
Public order12.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 202411
January 20243
December 20238
October 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA10 9RP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. North Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Broadmeads
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. The Embankment
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1