MIDDLE TOUCHES, TA20 1NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 1NU

MIDDLE TOUCHES, TA20 1NU, South Somerset has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.30 per 1,000 population. This TA20 1NU 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 1NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 1NU, encompassing approximately 1699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA20 1NU 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
  • Middle Touches with total crimes: 8

MIDDLE TOUCHES, TA20 1NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.3031.25%
Anti-social behaviour1212.36500.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.060.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.2423.08%
Public order59.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.94100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.8344.44%
Shoplifting67.65200.00%
Public order53.53150.00%
Burglary32.940.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.0080.00%
Public order25.300.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Other theft11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.88-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.940.00%
Public order21.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4220.00%
Burglary37.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.880.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Public order10.59-80.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1225.00%
Public order55.8866.67%
Other theft32.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-60.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.95-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.71150.00%
Public order32.9450.00%
Drugs21.770.00%
Shoplifting11.18-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.3650.00%
Shoplifting45.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.24-62.50%
Shoplifting33.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7160.00%
Shoplifting39.42200.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.770.00%
Public order35.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 202413
June 20249
May 20245
April 202412
March 202410
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 1NU 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. Middle Touches
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Great Western Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lower Touches
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. May Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Stringfellow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brunel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Coker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Touches Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fairway Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Caraway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1