TA1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1

TA1, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 594 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA1 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA1, encompassing approximately 42329 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (224) incidents (4.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (95) incidents (28.38% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (87) incidents (27.94% increase)

TA1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25

TA1 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA1

The postcode district are associated with the TA1, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA1 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 224 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22414.034.67%
Anti-social behaviour955.2928.38%
Shoplifting872.2427.94%
Public order792.0627.42%
Criminal damage and arson471.8727.03%
Other theft221.11-15.38%
Burglary120.52100.00%
Other crime90.280.00%
Robbery80.21-38.46%
Vehicle crime70.19-65.00%
Bicycle theft20.17-60.00%
Drugs10.05-66.67%
Theft from the person10.02-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 74 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21412.73-1.83%
Anti-social behaviour745.0613.85%
Shoplifting681.7513.33%
Public order621.61-10.14%
Criminal damage and arson371.460.00%
Other theft260.87-10.34%
Vehicle crime200.61100.00%
Robbery130.4785.71%
Other crime90.3180.00%
Burglary60.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.14-37.50%
Drugs30.12-70.00%
Theft from the person20.07-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 218 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21812.83-0.91%
Public order695.1538.00%
Anti-social behaviour651.63-23.53%
Shoplifting601.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson371.42-9.76%
Other theft290.8720.83%
Burglary120.69-14.29%
Possession of weapons100.28233.33%
Drugs100.24233.33%
Vehicle crime100.24-9.09%
Bicycle theft80.24-27.27%
Robbery70.190.00%
Other crime50.17-50.00%
Theft from the person30.1250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22013.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour855.207.59%
Shoplifting702.0120.69%
Public order501.65-3.85%
Criminal damage and arson411.180.00%
Other theft240.974.35%
Burglary140.5755.56%
Bicycle theft110.3383.33%
Vehicle crime110.26-31.25%
Other crime100.26100.00%
Robbery70.2416.67%
Drugs30.170.00%
Possession of weapons30.0750.00%
Theft from the person20.07-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 220 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22012.4318.92%
Anti-social behaviour795.2021.54%
Shoplifting581.87-9.38%
Public order521.3720.93%
Criminal damage and arson411.2351.85%
Other theft230.974.55%
Vehicle crime160.5460.00%
Burglary90.380.00%
Bicycle theft60.210.00%
Theft from the person60.140.00%
Robbery60.14100.00%
Other crime50.14-16.67%
Drugs30.1250.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 65 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18510.545.11%
Anti-social behaviour654.3780.56%
Shoplifting641.5423.08%
Public order431.51-4.44%
Criminal damage and arson271.02-18.18%
Other theft220.64-24.14%
Vehicle crime100.5266.67%
Burglary90.2450.00%
Bicycle theft60.2150.00%
Other crime60.14500.00%
Possession of weapons40.14100.00%
Robbery30.09-40.00%
Drugs20.07-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 176 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1769.59-10.66%
Shoplifting524.168.33%
Public order451.239.76%
Anti-social behaviour361.06-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson330.85-37.74%
Other theft290.78-19.44%
Drugs80.6960.00%
Burglary60.19-62.50%
Vehicle crime60.14-25.00%
Robbery50.14400.00%
Bicycle theft40.12-42.86%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.07100.00%
Other crime10.05-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 197 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19710.967.65%
Criminal damage and arson534.6532.50%
Shoplifting481.25-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour441.13-41.33%
Public order411.04-16.33%
Other theft360.9716.13%
Burglary160.850.00%
Vehicle crime80.38-55.56%
Bicycle theft70.19-46.15%
Drugs50.170.00%
Other crime40.12-60.00%
Theft from the person30.090.00%
Robbery10.07-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.02-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 183 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18311.88-1.08%
Anti-social behaviour754.3231.58%
Shoplifting501.77-37.50%
Public order491.18-3.92%
Criminal damage and arson401.1625.00%
Other theft310.9424.00%
Vehicle crime180.73-10.00%
Burglary160.436.67%
Bicycle theft130.38-40.91%
Other crime100.3111.11%
Robbery60.24-25.00%
Drugs50.14-50.00%
Possession of weapons40.12-63.64%
Theft from the person30.0950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 185 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 80 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18512.452.78%
Shoplifting804.37-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour571.89-25.97%
Public order511.352.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.20-23.81%
Other theft250.760.00%
Bicycle theft220.59340.00%
Vehicle crime200.52-4.76%
Burglary150.47-11.76%
Possession of weapons110.35266.67%
Drugs100.26150.00%
Other crime90.2428.57%
Robbery80.21100.00%
Theft from the person20.19-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 180 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18012.40-10.45%
Shoplifting854.25-11.46%
Anti-social behaviour772.014.05%
Public order501.82-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson421.187.69%
Other theft250.99-21.88%
Vehicle crime210.5931.25%
Burglary170.50-5.56%
Other crime70.4075.00%
Bicycle theft50.17-16.67%
Theft from the person50.1266.67%
Robbery40.12-71.43%
Drugs40.0933.33%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 201 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20113.653.61%
Shoplifting964.7523.08%
Anti-social behaviour742.27-12.94%
Public order701.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson391.65-17.02%
Other theft320.9228.00%
Burglary180.7663.64%
Vehicle crime160.436.67%
Robbery140.3875.00%
Bicycle theft60.33-60.00%
Other crime40.140.00%
Drugs30.09-62.50%
Theft from the person30.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19412.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour854.580.00%
Shoplifting782.010.00%
Public order501.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson471.180.00%
Other theft251.110.00%
Bicycle theft150.590.00%
Vehicle crime150.350.00%
Burglary110.350.00%
Drugs80.260.00%
Robbery80.190.00%
Other crime40.190.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%
Theft from the person30.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 349 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202426
May 202429
April 202424
March 202423
February 202422
January 202429
December 202336
November 202331
October 202325
September 202325
August 202332
July 202325

A total of 896 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 68.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202487
June 202468
May 202460
April 202470
March 202458
February 202464
January 202452
December 202348
November 202350
October 202380
September 202385
August 202396
July 202378

A total of 516 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202447
June 202437
May 202437
April 202441
March 202441
February 202427
January 202433
December 202353
November 202340
October 202332
September 202342
August 202339
July 202347

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 2597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 199.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024224
June 2024214
May 2024218
April 2024220
March 2024220
February 2024185
January 2024176
December 2023197
November 2023183
October 2023185
September 2023180
August 2023201
July 2023194

A total of 911 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 70.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202495
June 202474
May 202465
April 202485
March 202479
February 202465
January 202436
December 202344
November 202375
October 202357
September 202377
August 202374
July 202385

A total of 711 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 54.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202479
June 202462
May 202469
April 202450
March 202452
February 202443
January 202445
December 202341
November 202349
October 202351
September 202350
August 202370
July 202350

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411
March 202416
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 202318
October 202320
September 202321
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 161 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315
September 202317
August 202318
July 202311

A total of 90 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 110 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 202322
September 20235
August 20236
July 202315

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total42
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery2
    Other theft1
  • 4. East Reach
    Total25
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. North Street
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Robbery1
  • 6. Magdalene Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total15
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Corporation Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Roman Road
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 11. Paul Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Somerset Place
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
  • 13. Kilve Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Deane Gate Avenue
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Inner Circle
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Outer Circle
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
  • 18. Billet Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. A3065
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mount Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 22. Musgrove Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Bridge Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 24. Moorland Court
    Total6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Smithy
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Moorland Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Taunton Bus Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 29. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 30. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1