CHURCH STREET, TA20 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2DW

CHURCH STREET, TA20 2DW, South Somerset has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.24 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2DW, encompassing approximately 3535 residents.

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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: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

TA20 2DW 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
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 4

CHURCH STREET, TA20 2DW 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 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2519.2492.31%
Violence and sexual offences217.07-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson55.94400.00%
Burglary41.41300.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Public order31.13-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.2245.00%
Public order138.208.33%
Shoplifting133.688.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.6860.00%
Other theft42.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.9725.00%
Public order125.6671.43%
Shoplifting123.39140.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.39-28.57%
Other theft41.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-40.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5316.67%
Public order71.98-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.9866.67%
Shoplifting51.41-16.67%
Burglary21.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.93100.00%
Public order1111.31450.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.11100.00%
Shoplifting61.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Robbery20.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.57100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.16-42.86%
Shoplifting75.6640.00%
Other theft41.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-40.00%
Robbery30.85200.00%
Public order20.85-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.1045.83%
Public order99.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.41-28.57%
Shoplifting51.410.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.99-20.00%
Public order96.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.55250.00%
Shoplifting51.9866.67%
Other crime31.4150.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-87.50%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.490.00%
Public order62.26-14.29%
Burglary61.700.00%
Shoplifting31.70-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.25-44.44%
Shoplifting125.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.390.00%
Public order72.2616.67%
Burglary61.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3621.22111.76%
Criminal damage and arson810.1860.00%
Public order62.26-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Shoplifting41.1333.33%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.580.00%
Public order84.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.410.00%
Vehicle crime41.410.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

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 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 308 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202420
June 202416
May 202440
April 202420
March 202435
February 202424
January 202430
December 202320
November 202336
October 202317

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 202411
April 20242
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20236
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
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202413
July 202412
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 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 2DW 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. Wessex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 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. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tatworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Gildas
    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