TA18 7LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA18 7LZ

TA18 7LZ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.69 per 1,000 population. This TA18 7LZ 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 7LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA18 7LZ, encompassing approximately 2118 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA18 7LZ area, explore the TA18 7LZ 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 (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA18 7LZ 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

TA18 7LZ 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 behaviour813.6914.29%
Public order63.780.00%
Shoplifting42.83-33.33%
Other theft31.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.42-71.43%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3075.00%
Shoplifting63.30-14.29%
Public order62.830.00%
Drugs12.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

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 offences1414.6355.56%
Shoplifting76.61-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.3033.33%
Other theft31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

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
Shoplifting1212.27100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%
Other theft10.47-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.10-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour64.25-25.00%
Shoplifting62.83-25.00%
Public order42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.6114.29%
Shoplifting83.78700.00%
Public order43.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.66133.33%
Vehicle crime13.300.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.55-14.29%
Public order42.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.30-44.44%
Burglary32.360.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences1412.7416.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.61800.00%
Public order24.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8550.00%
Vehicle crime45.66300.00%
Public order21.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences88.49-42.86%
Public order33.780.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Shoplifting20.94-60.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.610.00%
Shoplifting52.360.00%
Public order32.360.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202414
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 202312
October 20238
September 202314

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 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

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 7LZ 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. Rhydderch Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Bowditch Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Henhayes Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Pulmans Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. A356
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1