OLD TOWN, TA20 2AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2AS

OLD TOWN, TA20 2AS, South Somerset has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.97 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2AS 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 2AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2AS, encompassing approximately 3385 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2AS area, explore the TA20 2AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA20 2AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • St Mary'S Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

OLD TOWN, TA20 2AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2520.9792.31%
Violence and sexual offences207.38-25.93%
Other theft65.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.77150.00%
Burglary41.48300.00%
Public order41.18-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.89-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.5650.00%
Public order147.977.69%
Shoplifting134.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8460.00%
Vehicle crime32.360.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.72-21.74%
Public order135.3285.71%
Shoplifting133.84116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-40.00%
Other theft30.89200.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.77-41.03%
Anti-social behaviour76.7916.67%
Public order72.07-36.36%
Shoplifting62.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Other theft11.48-66.67%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.4569.57%
Public order1111.52450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2550.00%
Shoplifting61.77-14.29%
Other theft31.77-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.18-36.11%
Shoplifting76.7940.00%
Other theft52.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.48-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-57.14%
Robbery30.89200.00%
Public order20.89-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.7944.00%
Public order910.63-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.07-28.57%
Shoplifting51.480.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.54-13.79%
Public order107.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.95250.00%
Shoplifting52.0725.00%
Other crime31.4850.00%
Burglary20.89-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.5426.09%
Criminal damage and arson88.57-11.11%
Burglary62.36-14.29%
Public order51.77-37.50%
Shoplifting41.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Other crime20.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.08-37.84%
Shoplifting126.79140.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.540.00%
Public order82.6633.33%
Burglary72.36133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-50.00%
Drugs20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3723.9285.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.93125.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6650.00%
Public order61.77-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.7750.00%
Shoplifting51.7766.67%
Drugs31.48200.00%
Other theft30.8950.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.47-23.08%
Public order85.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.1833.33%
Vehicle crime41.18300.00%
Shoplifting31.1850.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.680.00%
Public order62.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.770.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202418
June 202423
May 202439
April 202423
March 202436
February 202425
January 202429
December 202323
November 202337
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20236
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 202413
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20242
March 20249
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 2AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting23
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Old Town
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Silver Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. A30
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tatworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dominy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Auckland Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Beckington Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Montague Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Dwelly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duck Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Essex Close
    Total1
    Burglary1