EASTOVER, TA6 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 5AP

EASTOVER, TA6 5AP, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 143 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.91 per 1,000 population. This TA6 5AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA6 postcode area, which has experienced 680 crimes and a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA6 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 5AP, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA6 5AP area, explore the TA6 5AP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (131.58% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-55.93% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)

TA6 5AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Leggar with total crimes: 21
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18

EASTOVER, TA6 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4439.91131.58%
Violence and sexual offences2612.28-55.93%
Public order207.26-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour205.58-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson75.58-30.00%
Robbery51.95400.00%
Burglary41.4033.33%
Other theft41.12-66.67%
Drugs41.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Bicycle theft30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5951.0811.32%
Public order3116.4724.00%
Anti-social behaviour298.65-25.64%
Shoplifting198.0911.76%
Other theft125.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.35-16.67%
Drugs72.79250.00%
Bicycle theft51.95400.00%
Burglary31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery10.56-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5346.33-15.87%
Anti-social behaviour3914.7962.50%
Public order2510.89-3.85%
Shoplifting176.98-45.16%
Criminal damage and arson124.75-20.00%
Other theft93.3528.57%
Robbery42.510.00%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Other crime10.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6352.48-4.55%
Shoplifting3117.5814.81%
Public order268.6518.18%
Anti-social behaviour247.26-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson156.700.00%
Other theft74.19-12.50%
Vehicle crime61.95200.00%
Robbery41.67100.00%
Burglary41.12300.00%
Other crime41.12100.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6650.2446.67%
Shoplifting2718.428.00%
Anti-social behaviour267.54-3.70%
Public order227.264.76%
Criminal damage and arson156.1415.38%
Other theft84.19-20.00%
Bicycle theft52.23150.00%
Other crime21.40-33.33%
Robbery20.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.82-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour2712.5642.11%
Shoplifting257.54-21.88%
Public order216.9840.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.86-13.33%
Other theft103.6342.86%
Robbery62.7920.00%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6647.1717.86%
Shoplifting3218.426.67%
Anti-social behaviour198.93-9.52%
Public order155.3066.67%
Criminal damage and arson154.19114.29%
Other theft74.19-22.22%
Robbery51.950.00%
Bicycle theft31.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.84200.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.03107.41%
Shoplifting3015.63-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour218.37-30.00%
Other theft95.8680.00%
Public order92.51-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson72.5175.00%
Possession of weapons51.950.00%
Burglary41.40100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3234.61113.33%
Anti-social behaviour308.9376.47%
Violence and sexual offences278.37-37.21%
Public order177.5488.89%
Other theft54.75-44.44%
Drugs41.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.12-73.33%
Robbery31.12200.00%
Burglary20.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.3826.47%
Anti-social behaviour1712.00-34.62%
Criminal damage and arson154.7566.67%
Shoplifting154.19-31.82%
Public order94.19-18.18%
Other theft92.51350.00%
Drugs32.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.56-33.33%
Robbery10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour269.490.00%
Shoplifting227.260.00%
Public order116.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.070.00%
Bicycle theft32.510.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202459
July 202453
June 202463
May 202466
April 202445
March 202466
February 202456
January 202427
December 202343
November 202334

A total of 122 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 202412
June 202415
May 202415
April 202413
March 202415
February 20247
January 20244
December 202315
November 20239

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 206 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
July 202425
June 202426
May 202422
April 202421
March 202415
February 20249
January 202417
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202439
June 202424
May 202426
April 202427
March 202419
February 202421
January 202430
December 202317
November 202326

A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202419
July 202417
June 202431
May 202427
April 202425
March 202432
February 202430
January 202432
December 202315
November 202322

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20245
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA6 5AP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Leggar
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Public order8
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total18
    Shoplifting16
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Rope Walk
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. York Buildings
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Cannon Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. St Saviour'S Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Cornborough Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Devonshire Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 14. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gordon Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Mariners Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Binford Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Eastover
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Branksome Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St John Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Liberty Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mandarin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Teal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. King'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Blake Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Cranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Prices Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Barclay Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Court Street
    Total1
    Other theft1