HITCHEN, TA16 5QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA16 5QX

HITCHEN, TA16 5QX, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This TA16 5QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA16 postcode area, which has experienced 10 crimes and a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA16 5QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA16 5QX, encompassing approximately 963 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA16 5QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Church Street with total crimes: 1
  • Newchester Cross with total crimes: 1

HITCHEN, TA16 5QX 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Other theft12.07-50.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.150.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.07100.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.07-85.71%
Other crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.52-12.50%
Other theft37.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Other theft12.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.150.00%
Other theft22.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 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
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA16 5QX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Newchester Cross
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. The Piece
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Old Hitchen
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broadway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lower Beadon
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1