TA7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA7

TA7, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this TA7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around TA7, encompassing approximately 15482 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (28.95% increase)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Burglary: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

TA7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Broadway with total crimes: 9
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 4

TA7 Crime Map

Postcodes in TA7

The postcode district are associated with the TA7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The TA7 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 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences496.6528.95%
Other theft123.16-7.69%
Burglary90.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.58-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson70.5840.00%
Public order70.45-36.36%
Drugs50.45150.00%
Other crime40.32100.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences386.7811.76%
Anti-social behaviour162.4560.00%
Other theft131.0362.50%
Burglary120.84100.00%
Public order110.78266.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.71-37.50%
Vehicle crime30.32-40.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.23-27.66%
Anti-social behaviour102.20-28.57%
Other theft80.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.5260.00%
Burglary60.52200.00%
Vehicle crime50.3925.00%
Public order30.32-50.00%
Drugs20.190.00%
Robbery20.130.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences476.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.0475.00%
Other theft140.900.00%
Public order60.90-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson50.39-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.320.00%
Burglary20.26-71.43%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Shoplifting10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences476.209.30%
Other theft143.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.90350.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.5814.29%
Public order70.5216.67%
Burglary70.4540.00%
Other crime20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.4986.96%
Other theft142.78-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.90-30.00%
Public order60.450.00%
Burglary50.39-28.57%
Vehicle crime50.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.32-60.00%
Shoplifting10.13-66.67%
Other crime10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences234.594.55%
Other theft201.49233.33%
Anti-social behaviour101.2942.86%
Burglary70.6540.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.45-28.57%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.190.00%
Other crime10.13-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.94-48.84%
Criminal damage and arson71.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.45-22.22%
Other theft60.4520.00%
Public order60.3950.00%
Burglary50.39-58.33%
Shoplifting30.320.00%
Other crime30.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.19100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.552.38%
Burglary122.78140.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.5840.00%
Other theft50.45-28.57%
Public order40.32-50.00%
Drugs20.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.23-2.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.71-25.00%
Public order80.58100.00%
Other theft70.5216.67%
Burglary50.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson50.3225.00%
Other crime40.32100.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.1043.33%
Anti-social behaviour122.7820.00%
Other theft60.78-33.33%
Public order40.39-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson40.26-55.56%
Burglary30.26-72.73%
Drugs20.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Shoplifting10.130.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences305.23-14.29%
Burglary111.9422.22%
Anti-social behaviour100.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.65350.00%
Other theft90.5850.00%
Public order70.5875.00%
Vehicle crime20.450.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Shoplifting10.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences354.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour152.260.00%
Burglary90.970.00%
Other theft60.580.00%
Public order40.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202413
May 20248
April 202414
March 202414
February 202414
January 202420
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 496 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202449
June 202438
May 202434
April 202447
March 202447
February 202443
January 202423
December 202322
November 202343
October 202342
September 202343
August 202330
July 202335

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
October 20235
September 20233
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 20243
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20234
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202416
May 202410
April 202414
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 202312
August 202310
July 202315

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
November 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Other theft9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Broadway
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Orchard Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Windmill Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. School Road
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bradney Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Martland Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Peppard Close
    Total3
    Other crime3
  • 9. Batch Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillside Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Pear Tree Close
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 12. Bath Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sedgemoor Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Orchard Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Catcott Broad Drove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Main Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bankland Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Newton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Brook Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Daisy Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Hadworthy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Market Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kitch Drove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Huntworth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Little Drove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Judy'S Orchard
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Kicks Farm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1