MINTONS, TA20 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2EJ

MINTONS, TA20 2EJ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.28 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2EJ, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA20 2EJ 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: 5

MINTONS, TA20 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2421.2884.62%
Violence and sexual offences168.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.870.00%
Public order41.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.0171.43%
Shoplifting138.800.00%
Public order84.7714.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.93300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Other crime21.470.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.41-22.22%
Shoplifting135.14116.67%
Public order74.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.84-21.74%
Shoplifting66.6020.00%
Public order42.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.0721.05%
Public order88.44300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9366.67%
Shoplifting51.83-28.57%
Robbery31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.04-17.39%
Shoplifting76.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Robbery31.10200.00%
Public order21.10-71.43%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.240.00%
Public order78.44-12.50%
Shoplifting52.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.979.52%
Public order88.4460.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.930.00%
Shoplifting51.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2140.00%
Public order57.700.00%
Shoplifting41.83-63.64%
Burglary41.47-20.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.51-31.82%
Shoplifting115.50120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.03100.00%
Public order52.2025.00%
Burglary51.83150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.5183.33%
Shoplifting58.0766.67%
Public order41.83-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47200.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.37-42.86%
Public order54.4025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.10200.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202414
June 202418
May 202423
April 202419
March 202423
February 202423
January 202421
December 202315
November 202322
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20231

A total of 4 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 2EJ 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
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Old Town
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Commercial Row
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Toll House Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Brutton Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wambrook Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tatworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dwelly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Duck Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1