MARKET SQUARE, TA18 7LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA18 7LH

MARKET SQUARE, TA18 7LH, South Somerset has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.91 per 1,000 population. This TA18 7LH 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 7LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA18 7LH, encompassing approximately 1759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA18 7LH 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

MARKET SQUARE, TA18 7LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.91-27.27%
Public order64.55-14.29%
Shoplifting43.41-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.27-66.67%
Other theft31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 behaviour1119.89120.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.25-35.71%
Public order75.110.00%
Shoplifting63.98-14.29%
Drugs13.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

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 offences1417.6155.56%
Shoplifting77.95-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.980.00%
Other theft32.84200.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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
Shoplifting1216.48100.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.11-16.67%
Public order12.84-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

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 offences816.4860.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.55-25.00%
Shoplifting63.41-25.00%
Public order43.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.3433.33%
Shoplifting84.55700.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.55-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson22.84100.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.07116.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.39100.00%
Vehicle crime13.410.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.41-40.00%
Public order31.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.23-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.41-44.44%
Burglary32.840.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.82800.00%
Public order25.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9177.78%
Public order49.09300.00%
Vehicle crime32.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%

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 offences98.52-25.00%
Other theft25.110.00%
Shoplifting21.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.820.00%
Shoplifting52.840.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Other theft21.700.00%
Burglary11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202414
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 202413
February 20246
January 20246
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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
September 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 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
September 20235

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7LH 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. A356
    Total1
    Public order1