TA1 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1

TA1, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 599 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.15 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (204) incidents (-4.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (6.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (104) incidents (-24.64% decrease)

TA1 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 29

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 September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 204 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 109 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20414.15-4.67%
Anti-social behaviour1094.826.86%
Shoplifting1042.58-24.64%
Public order832.46-15.31%
Criminal damage and arson271.96-15.62%
Other theft220.64-24.14%
Robbery130.52-13.33%
Burglary80.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime70.19-22.22%
Bicycle theft70.17-22.22%
Possession of weapons60.17100.00%
Other crime50.14-37.50%
Drugs30.12-25.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 214 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 138 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21415.95-4.46%
Shoplifting1385.0658.62%
Anti-social behaviour1023.267.37%
Public order982.4124.05%
Criminal damage and arson322.32-31.91%
Other theft290.7631.82%
Robbery150.6987.50%
Burglary140.3516.67%
Bicycle theft90.33350.00%
Vehicle crime90.2128.57%
Other crime80.21-11.11%
Drugs40.19300.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%

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 offences18012.400.00%
Shoplifting854.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour772.010.00%
Public order501.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson421.180.00%
Other theft250.990.00%
Vehicle crime210.590.00%
Burglary170.500.00%
Other crime70.400.00%
Bicycle theft50.170.00%
Theft from the person50.120.00%
Robbery40.120.00%
Drugs40.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 201.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024204
August 2024214
July 2024224
June 2024214
May 2024218
April 2024220
March 2024220
February 2024185
January 2024176
December 2023197
November 2023183
October 2023185
September 2023180

A total of 963 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024109
August 2024102
July 202495
June 202474
May 202465
April 202485
March 202479
February 202465
January 202436
December 202344
November 202375
October 202357
September 202377

A total of 343 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

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

A total of 964 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024104
August 2024138
July 202487
June 202468
May 202460
April 202470
March 202458
February 202464
January 202452
December 202348
November 202350
October 202380
September 202385

A total of 772 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202483
August 202498
July 202479
June 202462
May 202469
April 202450
March 202452
February 202443
January 202445
December 202341
November 202349
October 202351
September 202350

A total of 154 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 202414
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 202316
November 202316
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 163 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202420
May 202410
April 202411
March 202416
February 202410
January 20246
December 20238
November 202318
October 202320
September 202321

A total of 489 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202447
June 202437
May 202437
April 202441
March 202441
February 202427
January 202433
December 202353
November 202340
October 202332
September 202342

A total of 105 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 202313
October 202322
September 20235

A total of 96 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20248
June 202413
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
May 202410
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 202410
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20237

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total60
    Shoplifting45
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order5
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting8
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order5
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 5. North Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Billet Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Jeffreys' Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Taunton
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Deane Gate Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Paul Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Corporation Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 17. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Taunton Bus Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 20. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cromwell Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 22. Lisieux Way
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Churchill Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 29. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 30. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1