TA20 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2DD

TA20 2DD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.87 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2DD 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 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2DD, encompassing approximately 3104 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2DD area, explore the TA20 2DD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TA20 2DD area, visit the TA20 2DD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

TA20 2DD 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

TA20 2DD 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 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2522.8792.31%
Violence and sexual offences198.05-24.00%
Public order66.12-57.14%
Other theft61.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.93150.00%
Burglary41.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-62.50%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Robbery10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.2066.67%
Public order148.057.69%
Shoplifting134.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.1960.00%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.04-37.50%
Public order134.8385.71%
Shoplifting134.19116.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.19-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Burglary20.97100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.43-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour77.7316.67%
Public order72.26-12.50%
Shoplifting62.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9366.67%
Other theft11.61-66.67%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In May 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 offences2920.3020.83%
Public order89.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.58100.00%
Shoplifting61.93-14.29%
Other theft31.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Robbery30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.14-17.24%
Shoplifting77.7340.00%
Other theft42.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-57.14%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Public order20.97-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

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 offences2919.013.57%
Public order89.34-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.58600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.26-28.57%
Shoplifting51.610.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.01-3.45%
Public order119.02120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.54600.00%
Shoplifting52.2625.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Burglary20.64-60.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-85.71%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.7538.10%
Criminal damage and arson79.34-12.50%
Public order52.26-37.50%
Burglary51.61-37.50%
Shoplifting41.61-66.67%
Other crime11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.87-43.24%
Shoplifting126.77140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.87-11.11%
Public order82.5833.33%
Burglary82.58166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-25.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Robbery30.97200.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%

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 offences3724.4894.74%
Criminal damage and arson911.92125.00%
Public order62.90-25.00%
Shoplifting51.9366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.29-20.00%
Drugs31.29200.00%
Burglary30.97200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.110.00%
Public order86.120.00%
Vehicle crime52.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Shoplifting31.290.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202413
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20248
February 202411
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202425
July 202415
June 202424
May 202429
April 202424
March 202429
February 202428
January 202429
December 202321
November 202337
October 202319

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 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 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 2DD 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. Cambridge Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. A30
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hellier'S Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 18. Essex Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Clarke'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1