TA20 2BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2BQ

TA20 2BQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.62 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2BQ 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 2BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2BQ, encompassing approximately 2905 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2BQ area, explore the TA20 2BQ 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 (-34.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

TA20 2BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tapstone Road with total crimes: 16
  • St Mary'S Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Old Town with total crimes: 4

TA20 2BQ 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 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.62-34.48%
Shoplifting186.5420.00%
Other theft56.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72400.00%
Vehicle crime31.7250.00%
Burglary31.03200.00%
Public order21.03-83.33%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.4745.00%
Shoplifting159.98-6.25%
Public order125.1620.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.13100.00%
Other theft22.75-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.3142.86%
Shoplifting166.881500.00%
Public order105.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-25.00%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.70-62.16%
Anti-social behaviour84.8260.00%
Public order52.75-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Shoplifting11.38-66.67%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.0354.17%
Public order812.74166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Robbery31.030.00%
Shoplifting31.03-40.00%
Other theft21.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.46-17.24%
Other theft58.26400.00%
Shoplifting51.720.00%
Public order31.72-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.3152.63%
Public order89.9814.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.410.00%
Shoplifting52.07-28.57%
Burglary11.720.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.49-26.92%
Shoplifting76.54-22.22%
Public order72.4116.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.41200.00%
Other crime22.070.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.3144.44%
Shoplifting98.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.100.00%
Public order62.75-25.00%
Burglary42.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.27-45.45%
Shoplifting96.20125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.10-11.11%
Public order82.7560.00%
Burglary52.7566.67%
Other theft31.7250.00%
Drugs21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Robbery10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.47153.85%
Criminal damage and arson911.36125.00%
Vehicle crime73.1040.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Public order51.72-44.44%
Shoplifting41.720.00%
Drugs31.380.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.180.00%
Public order94.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.100.00%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Shoplifting41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202415
July 202416
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20249
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202429
July 202420
June 202414
May 202437
April 202424
March 202429
February 202419
January 202426
December 202318
November 202333
October 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tapstone Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Old Town
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Silver Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Forton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bryer Close
    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
  • 21. Clarke'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1