CHURCH STEPS, TA18 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA18 7HU

CHURCH STEPS, TA18 7HU, South Somerset has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.81 per 1,000 population. This TA18 7HU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA18 postcode area, which has experienced 50 crimes and a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA18 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA18 7HU, encompassing approximately 1771 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA18 7HU area, explore the TA18 7HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA18 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bird'S Close with total crimes: 4

CHURCH STEPS, TA18 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.81-18.18%
Public order55.08-28.57%
Shoplifting42.82-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.26-66.67%
Other theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1120.32120.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.21-35.71%
Public order75.080.00%
Shoplifting63.95-14.29%
Drugs13.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.5055.56%
Shoplifting77.90-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.9525.00%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.7712.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.08-33.33%
Public order12.26-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.37-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.52-25.00%
Shoplifting63.39-25.00%
Public order43.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Other theft21.13100.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.07-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour85.0833.33%
Shoplifting84.52700.00%
Public order34.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.90100.00%
Burglary13.390.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In February 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 offences77.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.95-25.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.95-55.56%
Burglary32.260.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.24-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.90800.00%
Public order25.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.2466.67%
Public order48.470.00%
Vehicle crime32.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.900.00%
Other theft25.080.00%
Shoplifting21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 202414
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA18 7HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bird'S Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Market Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bowditch Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Henhayes Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pulmans Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1