KING ATHELSTAN DRIVE, TA20 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2HY

KING ATHELSTAN DRIVE, TA20 2HY, South Somerset has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.02 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2HY, encompassing approximately 2794 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA20 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 4
  • Old Town with total crimes: 4

KING ATHELSTAN DRIVE, TA20 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0225.00%
Public order35.37200.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.29150.00%
Other theft41.79100.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2366.67%
Other theft25.370.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.37-71.88%
Criminal damage and arson33.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.60146.15%
Public order311.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.44-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour34.65-40.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.7463.64%
Anti-social behaviour56.44400.00%
Public order41.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.44-45.00%
Other crime23.940.00%
Public order20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson47.16-20.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.31-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson55.01150.00%
Public order41.7933.33%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.81112.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.0850.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.0750.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.08-52.94%
Public order32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-60.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.080.00%
Other theft21.790.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202415
June 20249
May 202432
April 202413
March 202418
February 202411
January 202420
December 202314
November 202317
October 20238
September 202317

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Mary'S Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wessex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Old Town
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Forton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tatworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Halcombe
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bryer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dominy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Auckland Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Beckington Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Montague Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Dwelly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1