TA22 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA22

TA22, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA22 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA22, encompassing approximately 2569 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA22 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 2
  • Market Close with total crimes: 2
  • Andrew'S Hill with total crimes: 1

TA22 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA22

The postcode district are associated with the TA22, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA22 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 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.28133.33%
Other theft12.720.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-40.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.67100.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.62-12.50%
Public order32.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.110.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.890.00%
Burglary21.56100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.06-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.73-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.2850.00%
Public order32.34-25.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.07171.43%
Public order47.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.01-12.50%
Public order52.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202319
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA22 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Market Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Andrew'S Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B3222
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fishers Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Barnes Close Mead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ruddy Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Brushford New Road
    Total1
    Other crime1