LOWER TOUCHES, TA20 1NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 1NY

LOWER TOUCHES, TA20 1NY, South Somerset has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.17 per 1,000 population. This TA20 1NY 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 1NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 1NY, encompassing approximately 2075 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA20 1NY 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

LOWER TOUCHES, TA20 1NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.179.52%
Anti-social behaviour1311.08550.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.260.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.8716.67%
Public order510.12-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.41-50.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Other crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.7650.00%
Shoplifting68.67200.00%
Public order62.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89100.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Other theft31.4550.00%
Theft from the person11.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.53100.00%
Public order55.78400.00%
Shoplifting22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In May 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 offences65.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89200.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.23-46.67%
Burglary43.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.23-50.00%
Other theft10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.48-83.33%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.9433.33%
Public order65.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.93300.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 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 offences911.56-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour64.34100.00%
Public order32.890.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Shoplifting10.96-75.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1112.530.00%
Shoplifting45.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.64-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour35.300.00%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%

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 offences1813.9728.57%
Other theft38.670.00%
Shoplifting31.45200.00%
Burglary21.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.530.00%
Public order36.750.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202418
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 202415
February 202412
January 20249
December 202311
November 202311
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 1NY 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. Hocken Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Touches
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. May Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Stringfellow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brunel Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Coker Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Touches Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fairway Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Caraway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1