KEN CLOSE, TA20 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2BX

KEN CLOSE, TA20 2BX, South Somerset has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.03 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2BX 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 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2BX, encompassing approximately 3159 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2BX area, explore the TA20 2BX 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 (-8.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

TA20 2BX 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

KEN CLOSE, TA20 2BX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.03-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson46.65300.00%
Public order31.27-66.67%
Other theft30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.0915.00%
Public order97.2850.00%
Shoplifting62.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9025.00%
Other theft41.58100.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.9881.82%
Public order66.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-33.33%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.23-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9033.33%
Public order31.27-57.14%
Burglary20.95100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.7773.68%
Public order710.44250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.81-20.83%
Other theft46.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-60.00%
Public order20.63-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-60.00%
Shoplifting10.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.5141.18%
Public order77.6016.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Shoplifting41.58100.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.08-39.29%
Public order65.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.90300.00%
Other crime31.2750.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.1955.56%
Criminal damage and arson78.860.00%
Burglary42.2233.33%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.98-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.70133.33%
Shoplifting52.22150.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.56110.00%
Vehicle crime56.6525.00%
Public order41.58-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences109.490.00%
Public order53.160.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202423
July 202420
June 202411
May 202433
April 202419
March 202424
February 202417
January 202428
December 202318
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 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 20243
April 20242
March 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 2BX 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. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Forton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tatworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bryer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dominy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Auckland Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Beckington Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montague Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Dwelly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duck Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1