MINTONS, TA20 2EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2EL

MINTONS, TA20 2EL, South Somerset has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.61 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2EL 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 2EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2EL, encompassing approximately 2343 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2EL area, explore the TA20 2EL Area information page.
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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: (14) incidents (-39.13% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TA20 2EL 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
  • Old Town with total crimes: 4

MINTONS, TA20 2EL 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 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2422.6184.62%
Violence and sexual offences1410.24-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson45.9733.33%
Vehicle crime31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Public order20.85-71.43%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.4691.67%
Shoplifting139.818.33%
Public order75.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.210.00%
Shoplifting125.12140.00%
Public order75.1275.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.95-40.00%
Shoplifting55.120.00%
Public order42.13-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-25.00%
Burglary11.28-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences2019.6225.00%
Public order88.53300.00%
Shoplifting53.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.13100.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Robbery20.85-33.33%
Other theft10.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.51-27.27%
Shoplifting76.8340.00%
Robbery32.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Public order20.85-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.354.76%
Public order79.390.00%
Shoplifting52.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.625.00%
Public order78.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.990.00%
Shoplifting52.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.5153.85%
Public order58.53150.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Shoplifting31.71-72.73%
Other theft11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.21-38.10%
Shoplifting115.55175.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6966.67%
Burglary42.13100.00%
Public order21.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.49110.00%
Public order48.96-20.00%
Shoplifting41.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1012.370.00%
Public order54.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Vehicle crime31.710.00%
Shoplifting31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 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
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202423
July 202412
June 202412
May 202420
April 202416
March 202422
February 202421
January 202420
December 202313
November 202321
October 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 202412
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 202311
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248
April 20242
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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