TOMS CLOSE, TA20 2HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2HD

TOMS CLOSE, TA20 2HD, South Somerset has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.40 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2HD 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 2HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2HD, encompassing approximately 2069 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA20 2HD area, explore the TA20 2HD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (187.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA20 2HD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Toll House Way with total crimes: 2
  • Brutton Way with total crimes: 2

TOMS CLOSE, TA20 2HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2317.40187.50%
Violence and sexual offences311.11-72.73%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.01120.00%
Shoplifting85.32-11.11%
Public order43.87-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.6080.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.35-37.50%
Public order52.42150.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.700.00%
Shoplifting53.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Public order20.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.0833.33%
Public order53.870.00%
Shoplifting42.42-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.48-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.18-57.14%
Shoplifting62.90200.00%
Robbery32.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6340.00%
Public order56.7766.67%
Shoplifting22.42-33.33%
Other theft10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.0866.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.830.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Shoplifting31.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.48-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.73-14.29%
Burglary42.90100.00%
Public order31.930.00%
Shoplifting21.45-66.67%
Other theft10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.180.00%
Shoplifting63.38100.00%
Burglary22.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.25-22.22%
Shoplifting33.38200.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.73125.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.350.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-75.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
March 202414
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA20 2HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting23
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Toll House Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Brutton Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wambrook Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Touchstone Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hellier'S Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Mitchell Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Duck Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1