TA6 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6

TA6, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 709 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.42 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA6 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA6, encompassing approximately 52815 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (306) incidents (-11.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (103) incidents (-21.37% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (51.79% increase)

TA6 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 43
  • The Leggar with total crimes: 21
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20

TA6 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA6

The postcode district are associated with the TA6, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA6 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 306 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30613.42-11.82%
Anti-social behaviour1035.79-21.37%
Shoplifting851.9551.79%
Public order791.61-26.85%
Criminal damage and arson451.50-29.69%
Other theft220.85-46.34%
Burglary160.42-33.33%
Drugs150.30-11.76%
Other crime110.280.00%
Vehicle crime110.21-31.25%
Robbery80.21-20.00%
Bicycle theft50.15-16.67%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.04-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 131 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34715.92-3.34%
Anti-social behaviour1316.57-7.75%
Public order1082.48-8.47%
Criminal damage and arson642.04-5.88%
Shoplifting561.21-1.75%
Other theft411.06-6.82%
Burglary240.7850.00%
Drugs170.45240.00%
Vehicle crime160.3260.00%
Other crime110.3037.50%
Robbery100.2111.11%
Possession of weapons80.19300.00%
Bicycle theft60.15500.00%
Theft from the person20.11100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 359 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 142 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35915.903.46%
Anti-social behaviour1426.8023.48%
Public order1182.6913.46%
Criminal damage and arson682.237.94%
Shoplifting571.29-21.92%
Other theft441.0851.72%
Burglary160.83-56.76%
Vehicle crime100.3025.00%
Robbery90.19-10.00%
Other crime80.17-38.46%
Drugs50.15-64.29%
Possession of weapons20.09-60.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 347 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 115 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34715.56-5.45%
Anti-social behaviour1156.57-4.17%
Public order1042.1833.33%
Shoplifting731.97-1.35%
Criminal damage and arson631.3836.96%
Burglary371.19184.62%
Other theft290.70-6.45%
Drugs140.5516.67%
Other crime130.270.00%
Robbery100.2566.67%
Vehicle crime80.19-71.43%
Possession of weapons50.150.00%
Bicycle theft40.09-60.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 367 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36715.203.97%
Anti-social behaviour1206.950.00%
Public order782.2714.71%
Shoplifting741.48-9.76%
Criminal damage and arson461.40-2.13%
Other theft310.87-24.39%
Vehicle crime280.59100.00%
Other crime130.5344.44%
Burglary130.25-18.75%
Drugs120.259.09%
Bicycle theft100.23-16.67%
Robbery60.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons50.1166.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 353 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 120 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35314.9610.66%
Anti-social behaviour1206.68-11.11%
Shoplifting822.2722.39%
Public order681.559.68%
Criminal damage and arson471.29-33.80%
Other theft410.8936.67%
Burglary160.78-30.43%
Vehicle crime140.3016.67%
Bicycle theft120.27140.00%
Robbery120.23-20.00%
Drugs110.23-35.29%
Other crime90.2112.50%
Possession of weapons30.17-40.00%
Theft from the person20.06-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 319 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 135 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31914.624.93%
Anti-social behaviour1356.0440.62%
Criminal damage and arson712.56102.86%
Shoplifting671.34-8.22%
Public order621.278.77%
Other theft301.17-18.92%
Burglary230.5753.33%
Drugs170.4421.43%
Robbery150.32200.00%
Vehicle crime120.2833.33%
Other crime80.2314.29%
Possession of weapons50.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft50.09-16.67%
Theft from the person30.09200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 304 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 96 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30412.6727.20%
Anti-social behaviour965.7614.29%
Shoplifting731.8232.73%
Public order571.3826.67%
Other theft371.0868.18%
Criminal damage and arson350.70-5.41%
Burglary150.66-16.67%
Drugs140.2840.00%
Possession of weapons100.27900.00%
Vehicle crime90.19-10.00%
Other crime70.17-41.67%
Bicycle theft60.130.00%
Robbery50.11-16.67%
Theft from the person10.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 239 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23910.32-12.13%
Anti-social behaviour844.5327.27%
Shoplifting551.5996.43%
Public order451.04-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson370.85-21.28%
Other theft220.70-38.89%
Burglary180.4263.64%
Other crime120.34100.00%
Drugs100.2366.67%
Vehicle crime100.19-9.09%
Robbery60.19100.00%
Bicycle theft60.11-14.29%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 272 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27210.413.42%
Anti-social behaviour665.15-4.35%
Public order551.2514.58%
Criminal damage and arson471.04-17.54%
Other theft360.8944.00%
Shoplifting280.68-28.21%
Vehicle crime110.5310.00%
Burglary110.21-42.11%
Bicycle theft70.2140.00%
Other crime60.13-33.33%
Drugs60.11-40.00%
Robbery30.11-78.57%
Possession of weapons20.06-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 263 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26310.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour694.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson571.310.00%
Public order481.080.00%
Shoplifting390.910.00%
Other theft250.740.00%
Burglary190.470.00%
Robbery140.360.00%
Drugs100.270.00%
Vehicle crime100.190.00%
Possession of weapons100.190.00%
Other crime90.190.00%
Bicycle theft50.170.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 316.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 367 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024306
August 2024347
July 2024359
June 2024347
May 2024367
April 2024353
March 2024319
February 2024304
January 2024239
December 2023272
November 2023263

A total of 107 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20248
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 358 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202441
July 202444
June 202429
May 202431
April 202441
March 202430
February 202437
January 202422
December 202336
November 202325

A total of 1181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024103
August 2024131
July 2024142
June 2024115
May 2024120
April 2024120
March 2024135
February 202496
January 202484
December 202366
November 202369

A total of 689 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202485
August 202456
July 202457
June 202473
May 202474
April 202482
March 202467
February 202473
January 202455
December 202328
November 202339

A total of 822 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 2024108
July 2024118
June 2024104
May 202478
April 202468
March 202462
February 202457
January 202445
December 202355
November 202348

A total of 580 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202464
July 202468
June 202463
May 202446
April 202447
March 202471
February 202435
January 202437
December 202347
November 202357

A total of 208 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202424
July 202416
June 202437
May 202413
April 202416
March 202423
February 202415
January 202418
December 202311
November 202319

A total of 139 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202410
June 20248
May 202428
April 202414
March 202412
February 20249
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 20245
June 202414
May 202412
April 202411
March 202417
February 202414
January 202410
December 20236
November 202310

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246
April 202412
March 202415
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202314

A total of 52 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 202410
April 202412
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA6 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total43
    Shoplifting27
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 2. The Leggar
    Total21
    Shoplifting10
    Public order8
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Rope Walk
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Drugs1
  • 8. York Buildings
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Clare Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. West Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Market Way
    Total9
    Public order6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 13. Raleigh Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 14. Northgate
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Thorncombe Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 16. King George Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 17. St Matthew'S Field
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. High Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 19. Cornhill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Coleridge Square
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mayfair Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Larkspur Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Maranta Court
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
  • 25. Hadworthy Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 26. Cannon Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Southgate Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 28. Elmside Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 29. Milton Place
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 30. St Saviour'S Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1