TA20 2BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2BU

TA20 2BU, South Somerset has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.76 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2BU 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 2BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2BU, encompassing approximately 2664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TA20 2BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 4
  • Old Town with total crimes: 4

TA20 2BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.7630.77%
Criminal damage and arson46.38300.00%
Public order31.50-40.00%
Other theft31.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.38-13.33%
Public order54.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8866.67%
Other theft41.88300.00%
Shoplifting31.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.63-25.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Public order20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.13-71.88%
Anti-social behaviour43.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.0150.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.38-75.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.63-15.79%
Other theft46.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-60.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.0158.33%
Anti-social behaviour57.13150.00%
Public order41.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.51-47.83%
Other crime24.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2664.29%
Criminal damage and arson78.6340.00%
Burglary22.63100.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.13-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.25150.00%
Public order41.8833.33%
Other theft11.50-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Burglary10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.76100.00%
Vehicle crime67.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Public order31.13-25.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.38-52.38%
Vehicle crime43.750.00%
Public order41.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Burglary11.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.880.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 202415
June 20249
May 202432
April 202416
March 202419
February 202412
January 202423
December 202314
November 202320
October 202310
September 202321

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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 2BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wessex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Forton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tatworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bryer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dominy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Auckland Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Beckington Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Montague Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Dwelly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1