TA3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA3

TA3, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.26 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA3, encompassing approximately 15336 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

TA3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Broughton Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Newton Lane with total crimes: 4

TA3 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA3

The postcode district are associated with the TA3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA3 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 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.26-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson131.4344.44%
Public order50.85-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour50.33150.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Other theft10.07-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences364.9638.46%
Criminal damage and arson92.35-10.00%
Public order80.5960.00%
Other theft80.5260.00%
Vehicle crime60.52500.00%
Burglary40.390.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.13-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences263.9852.94%
Criminal damage and arson101.70-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour70.65-30.00%
Public order50.46-44.44%
Other theft50.3325.00%
Burglary40.3333.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.85-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson131.1162.50%
Anti-social behaviour100.8542.86%
Public order90.6512.50%
Other theft40.59-20.00%
Burglary30.2650.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences273.9112.50%
Criminal damage and arson81.7633.33%
Public order80.5260.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.5216.67%
Other theft50.460.00%
Burglary20.330.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.39-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.390.00%
Public order50.39400.00%
Other theft50.33150.00%
Possession of weapons20.330.00%
Burglary20.130.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences283.20-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.39-33.33%
Other crime30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.20-71.43%
Other theft20.13-33.33%
Public order10.13-80.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.85130.77%
Anti-social behaviour91.96200.00%
Vehicle crime70.59600.00%
Public order50.46400.00%
Other theft30.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.20-25.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Shoplifting10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences131.63-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson40.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.26-40.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Public order10.13-83.33%
Other theft10.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences233.3315.00%
Public order61.5050.00%
Burglary50.39-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson40.3333.33%
Other theft40.2633.33%
Other crime20.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.13-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.06-35.48%
Anti-social behaviour71.30250.00%
Burglary60.46100.00%
Public order40.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.26-50.00%
Other theft30.20-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.2050.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.853.33%
Other theft72.0240.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.4620.00%
Public order40.3933.33%
Burglary30.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.13-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Other crime10.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.960.00%
Other theft50.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.330.00%
Public order30.330.00%
Vehicle crime30.200.00%
Burglary20.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202436
May 202426
April 202417
March 202427
February 202424
January 202428
December 202330
November 202313
October 202323
September 202320
August 202331
July 202330

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 202413
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Grove
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Broughton Lane
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Newton Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Solomon'S Hollow
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Frog Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Staple Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Short Drove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stathe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. School Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Newberrys Patch
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lockyers Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. White Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Cheats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Queen'S Down
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Orchard Rise
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Parkway
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Henlade Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Red Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sweethay Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Church Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Cherry Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. New Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Honiton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Rainbow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1