TA20 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2LB

TA20 2LB, South Somerset has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.56 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2LB, encompassing approximately 2381 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA20 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wessex Close with total crimes: 4
  • Old Town with total crimes: 4
  • Forton Road with total crimes: 2

TA20 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.56-38.46%
Vehicle crime33.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.34-7.14%
Other theft45.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68300.00%
Public order31.68200.00%
Shoplifting21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.82180.00%
Other crime25.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.20-81.48%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.70350.00%
Public order311.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.20-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.42-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.66150.00%
Public order46.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.62-53.85%
Other crime12.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2430.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.460.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.40-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.20300.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Other theft10.84-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.60180.00%
Vehicle crime55.8866.67%
Other theft32.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26100.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1050.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.200.00%
Other crime20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 20245
May 202427
April 20246
March 202415
February 20246
January 202413
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wessex Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Old Town
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Forton Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bryer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dominy Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Auckland Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Beckington Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Montague Way
    Total1
    Burglary1