HITCHEN, TA16 5RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA16 5RA

HITCHEN, TA16 5RA, South Somerset has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This TA16 5RA 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 5RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA16 5RA, encompassing approximately 1035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA16 5RA area, explore the TA16 5RA Area information page.
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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 5RA 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 5RA 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 offences49.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Other theft11.93-50.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

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 offences49.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.860.00%
Other theft22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.93100.00%

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 arson23.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.93-85.71%
Other crime10.970.00%

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 offences714.49-12.50%
Other theft36.76200.00%
Public order12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

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 offences812.56300.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Other theft11.93-50.00%

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
Shoplifting39.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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 crime12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.97-50.00%

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 behaviour23.860.00%
Other theft21.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.930.00%

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 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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 5RA 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