Crimes Committed Near Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU in August 2025
Summary
Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU is within the Chard Rural West policing neighbourhood, under the Avon and Somerset Constabulary force area.
There were 32 crimes recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU.
Crime Level
The overall crime level in the area immediately around Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU can be described as Low.
In the previous 12 months for which data is available, there were 39 reported crimes per 1,000 people - a low level when compared with other statistical areas.
This crime level rating is based on crimes in the Lower level Super Output Area (LSOA) that this postcode is within, whereas the crime map and the list of crimes shown below is based on a straight-line distance instead. Care should be taken when comparing rural to urban areas as even if crimes per 1,000 people are similar, the crimes will be geographically more spread out in rural areas and the LSOA will be a larger area.
Levels By Category
Anti-social behaviour: Very Low
Bicycle theft: None
Burglary: Low
Criminal damage and arson: Low
Drugs: None
Other crime: Very Low
Other theft: Very Low
Possession of weapons: None
Public order: Very Low
Robbery: None
Shoplifting: None
Theft from the person: None
Vehicle crime: Low
Violence and sexual offences: Medium
List of Crimes Nearby
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Anti-social behaviour
These are the 7 Anti-social behaviour crimes recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Bubwith Close |
| August 2025 | On or near Forton Road |
| August 2025 | On or near King Cerdic Close |
| August 2025 | On or near King Cerdic Close |
| August 2025 | On or near King Ine Close South |
| August 2025 | On or near Pear Tree Drive |
| August 2025 | On or near Vine House Gardens |
Criminal damage and arson
These are the 4 Criminal damage and arson crimes recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Dwelly Close | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Ken Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| August 2025 | On or near Ken Close | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Silver Street | Under investigation |
Drugs
This is the 1 Drugs crime recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Parking Area | Under investigation |
Other theft
This is the 1 Other theft crime recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Auckland Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Public order
These are the 3 Public order crimes recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Ashcroft | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Bryer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near Silver Street | Under investigation |
Robbery
This is the 1 Robbery crime recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Mill Lane | Under investigation |
Vehicle crime
This is the 1 Vehicle crime crime recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Silver Street | Under investigation |
Violence and sexual offences
These are the 14 Violence and sexual offences crimes recorded in August 2025 within 1 mile of Forton, Chard, TA20 2LU. Click the tabs above to view crimes in other categories.
| Date | Location | Latest Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | On or near Beckington Crescent | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Beckington Crescent | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Bubwith Road | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Church Street | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Dominy Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near King Cerdic Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near King Ine Close North | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Old Town | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Old Town | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Silver Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near Silver Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| August 2025 | On or near Supermarket | Under investigation |
| August 2025 | On or near Wilkins Close | Under investigation |
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