TA20 2DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2DQ

TA20 2DQ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2DQ 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 2DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2DQ, encompassing approximately 3227 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2DQ area, explore the TA20 2DQ 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: (19) incidents (-36.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

TA20 2DQ 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 2DQ 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
Shoplifting2522.9392.31%
Violence and sexual offences197.75-36.67%
Public order65.89-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8650.00%
Other theft61.86200.00%
Burglary41.86300.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.93-57.14%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.4876.47%
Public order159.3015.38%
Shoplifting134.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0375.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.66-29.17%
Public order135.2785.71%
Shoplifting134.03116.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-50.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.80-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour87.4433.33%
Public order72.48-12.50%
Shoplifting62.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86-20.00%
Other theft11.24-66.67%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.0729.17%
Public order89.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.4850.00%
Shoplifting61.86-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.8666.67%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Other theft30.93-25.00%
Robbery30.930.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%

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 offences2415.18-20.00%
Shoplifting77.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17-20.00%
Other theft41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-50.00%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Public order20.93-71.43%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.970.00%
Public order79.30-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.86-37.50%
Shoplifting51.550.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.520.00%
Public order119.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.41700.00%
Shoplifting52.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-60.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary20.62-60.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.1142.86%
Public order69.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.86-37.50%
Burglary51.55-28.57%
Shoplifting41.55-66.67%
Other theft11.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%

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 offences2121.69-40.00%
Shoplifting126.51140.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.72-11.11%
Public order82.4833.33%
Burglary72.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-25.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Robbery30.93200.00%
Drugs20.93-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.6275.00%
Criminal damage and arson910.85200.00%
Public order62.79-25.00%
Shoplifting51.8666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.55-33.33%
Drugs31.24200.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-25.00%
Other theft20.93-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

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 offences2015.80-23.08%
Public order86.2014.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.86300.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-57.14%
Shoplifting30.9350.00%
Other crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.62-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%

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 offences2619.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.060.00%
Public order72.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.170.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 20247
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 202411
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202430
July 202417
June 202424
May 202431
April 202424
March 202430
February 202430
January 202430
December 202321
November 202335
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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
September 20231

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20248
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 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
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20233

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 2DQ 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. Toll House Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Brutton Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. A30
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wambrook Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hellier'S Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Gildas
    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