TA20 1AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 1AU

TA20 1AU, South Somerset has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.60 per 1,000 population. This TA20 1AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA20 postcode area, which has experienced 212 crimes and a crime rate of 9.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA20 1AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 1AU, encompassing approximately 3570 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 1AU area, explore the TA20 1AU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA20 1AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Henson Park with total crimes: 13
  • Wyatt Way with total crimes: 8
  • Reed Close with total crimes: 5

TA20 1AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.60-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour165.32433.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.4850.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Public order10.28-85.71%
Other theft10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6446.67%
Public order76.16133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.2016.67%
Shoplifting61.96200.00%
Public order31.68-25.00%
Other theft30.8450.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.80-25.00%
Public order41.6833.33%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.3214.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.24-40.00%
Public order31.6850.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.16-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.8016.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6870.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7650.00%
Public order31.68-50.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.56-28.57%
Public order62.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.40-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.9225.00%
Public order51.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.687.14%
Shoplifting44.2033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime20.84100.00%
Public order20.56-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.84-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.92150.00%
Shoplifting31.400.00%
Public order30.84200.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6838.46%
Other theft35.04200.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-50.00%
Public order10.56-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.840.00%
Public order43.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202422
July 202415
June 202410
May 20246
April 202410
March 202417
February 202410
January 202414
December 202315
November 202314
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 1AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Henson Park
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wyatt Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Reed Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Furzehill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Great Western Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hocken Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ernest Ashman Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stringfellow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Webster Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Brunel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Furnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Coker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Langdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John Gunn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Ravensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dolling Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Crib Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1