TAPSTONE ROAD, TA20 2LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA20 2LW

TAPSTONE ROAD, TA20 2LW, South Somerset has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.33 per 1,000 population. This TA20 2LW 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 2LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA20 2LW, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA20 2LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tapstone Road with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Silver Street with total crimes: 4

TAPSTONE ROAD, TA20 2LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.3377.78%
Violence and sexual offences116.290.00%
Other theft44.320.00%
Other crime31.57200.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9757.14%
Shoplifting94.32-25.00%
Public order63.54-14.29%
Bicycle theft22.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.971100.00%
Public order74.72133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.75-22.22%
Other theft22.75100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-83.33%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.25-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour63.5450.00%
Public order32.36-25.00%
Shoplifting11.18-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.3660.00%
Public order46.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Other theft20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.65-28.57%
Other theft43.93300.00%
Shoplifting41.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.22180.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.500.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Shoplifting10.79-80.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.47-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9750.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.61133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.36-50.00%
Public order31.97-25.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.00-28.57%
Public order43.93300.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1827.27%
Vehicle crime45.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6110.00%
Public order34.3250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.79-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 202416
April 202410
March 202414
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 202314
October 202311
September 202310

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202412
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tapstone Road
    Total16
    Shoplifting16
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Silver Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A30
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Bubwith Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crewkerne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Gildas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Essex Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Clarke'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ernest Ashman Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stringfellow Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Webster Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wilkins Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1