TA4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4

TA4, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.19 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA4, encompassing approximately 20081 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-58.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

TA4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Kebby'S Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • St Peters Close with total crimes: 2

TA4 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA4

The postcode district are associated with the TA4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA4 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 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.19-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour61.05-45.45%
Public order60.30-25.00%
Other theft30.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.15-40.00%
Robbery20.15100.00%
Burglary10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%
Other crime10.05-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.1313.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.54-35.29%
Public order80.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.40-16.67%
Other theft30.25-25.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Robbery10.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-50.00%
Burglary10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.3312.50%
Anti-social behaviour172.2454.55%
Public order100.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.50-33.33%
Other theft40.300.00%
Other crime20.200.00%
Vehicle crime20.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences403.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour111.99175.00%
Public order100.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.5012.50%
Other theft40.45-33.33%
Other crime20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences483.9833.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.39-33.33%
Other theft60.40100.00%
Public order60.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.30-71.43%
Shoplifting20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Other crime20.10100.00%
Burglary10.10-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences364.13-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour141.797.69%
Criminal damage and arson120.7050.00%
Public order90.6080.00%
Burglary40.4533.33%
Vehicle crime30.20-25.00%
Other theft30.15-40.00%
Shoplifting10.150.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences384.0318.75%
Anti-social behaviour131.8985.71%
Criminal damage and arson80.65-20.00%
Public order50.40-16.67%
Other theft50.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime40.25100.00%
Burglary30.20-50.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Shoplifting10.10-50.00%
Robbery10.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.643.23%
Criminal damage and arson101.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.50-22.22%
Public order60.3550.00%
Burglary60.30100.00%
Other theft60.30500.00%
Drugs20.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-50.00%
Shoplifting20.10-60.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.54-29.55%
Criminal damage and arson121.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.6080.00%
Shoplifting50.45400.00%
Public order40.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime40.20300.00%
Burglary30.20-25.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Other theft10.10-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences443.5937.50%
Public order62.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.3025.00%
Burglary40.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.20-20.00%
Other theft40.20100.00%
Drugs20.200.00%
Shoplifting10.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.05-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.7410.34%
Criminal damage and arson51.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.25-50.00%
Shoplifting30.20200.00%
Burglary30.150.00%
Public order20.15-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Other theft20.10-60.00%
Other crime10.100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.590.00%
Public order131.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.500.00%
Other theft50.400.00%
Burglary30.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.150.00%
Shoplifting10.100.00%
Other crime10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202451
July 202445
June 202440
May 202448
April 202436
March 202438
February 202432
January 202431
December 202344
November 202332
October 202329

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202417
June 202411
May 20244
April 202414
March 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202410
May 20246
April 20249
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 202313

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
  • 2. Kebby'S Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Peters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Kingsmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Priest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Washford Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Plain Pond
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Heathstock Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Sandys Moor
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Hartswell
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. East Town Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Parks Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Maunsborough Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Stickle Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Darby Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Cushuish Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. South Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Orchard Vale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Bethell Mead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Needhams Patch
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Supermarket
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Baileys Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Burge Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Manning Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Homefield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Bull Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Oake Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1