VICTORIA AVENUE, TA20 1HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 1HG

VICTORIA AVENUE, TA20 1HG, South Somerset has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.07 per 1,000 population. This TA20 1HG 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 1HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 1HG, encompassing approximately 3485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 1HG area, explore the TA20 1HG 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 (-9.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)

TA20 1HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tapstone Road with total crimes: 16
  • Henson Park with total crimes: 13
  • Wyatt Way with total crimes: 8

VICTORIA AVENUE, TA20 1HG 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.07-9.52%
Shoplifting175.4588.89%
Anti-social behaviour164.88700.00%
Other crime44.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.29-87.50%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.6310.53%
Shoplifting96.02-50.00%
Public order82.580.00%
Other crime32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-66.67%
Other theft20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.2190.00%
Shoplifting185.45500.00%
Public order85.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.30-14.29%
Burglary51.720.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.61-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour72.8740.00%
Public order62.01200.00%
Shoplifting31.72200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7518.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.7325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-75.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.46-31.25%
Shoplifting43.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.150.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.3260.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.590.00%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Shoplifting20.86-60.00%
Other theft10.57-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

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 offences1010.04-16.67%
Public order62.8720.00%
Shoplifting51.72-37.50%
Other theft51.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.19-14.29%
Shoplifting83.4414.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.3020.00%
Public order51.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1410.61-17.65%
Shoplifting74.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.010.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.75-22.73%
Shoplifting54.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4366.67%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.900.00%
Shoplifting56.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Other theft30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202418
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202419
June 202410
May 202413
April 202411
March 202416
February 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202317
October 202322

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tapstone Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Henson Park
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wyatt Way
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Furzehill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Great Western Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hocken Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower Touches
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarke'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ernest Ashman Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stringfellow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Webster Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Brunel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Furnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Langdon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John Gunn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Ravensmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1