TAUNTON VALE, DA12 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DA12 5RB

TAUNTON VALE, DA12 5RB, Gravesham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.45 per 1,000 population. This DA12 5RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DA12 postcode area, which has experienced 506 crimes and a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DA12 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DA12 5RB, encompassing approximately 5381 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (4.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)

DA12 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Road with total crimes: 12
  • St Patrick'S Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Whitehill Parade with total crimes: 7

TAUNTON VALE, DA12 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.454.35%
Anti-social behaviour154.46-28.57%
Drugs92.79200.00%
Vehicle crime51.6725.00%
Public order40.93300.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.8253.33%
Anti-social behaviour214.2761.54%
Other crime53.9025.00%
Vehicle crime40.93-42.86%
Other theft30.74-40.00%
Drugs30.56200.00%
Shoplifting30.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.37100.00%
Burglary20.37100.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6615.38%
Anti-social behaviour132.79-13.33%
Vehicle crime72.4240.00%
Other theft51.300.00%
Other crime40.930.00%
Public order30.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Burglary10.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.19-90.91%
Robbery10.190.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.08-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences132.79-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson112.4283.33%
Other theft52.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime50.93150.00%
Shoplifting40.930.00%
Other crime40.74300.00%
Public order30.7450.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2010.5942.86%
Violence and sexual offences173.7221.43%
Other theft63.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.110.00%
Drugs31.1150.00%
Public order20.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.37100.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour149.8575.00%
Violence and sexual offences142.60-12.50%
Other theft72.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.300.00%
Public order41.110.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.370.00%
Drugs20.37-33.33%
Burglary10.37-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.55-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson61.49-14.29%
Burglary51.11400.00%
Vehicle crime30.93200.00%
Drugs30.560.00%
Shoplifting30.56-25.00%
Other theft10.56-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.3870.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.3218.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.42133.33%
Other theft51.300.00%
Shoplifting40.93-50.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-88.89%
Burglary10.19-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour113.72-15.38%
Vehicle crime92.04800.00%
Shoplifting81.67100.00%
Burglary51.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Public order30.56200.00%
Drugs10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.66-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour132.7930.00%
Other theft72.42133.33%
Shoplifting41.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.740.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Robbery10.190.00%
Public order10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.10-44.12%
Anti-social behaviour103.53-44.44%
Vehicle crime41.86-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.74-20.00%
Burglary30.74-25.00%
Shoplifting30.5650.00%
Other theft30.560.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.86-17.07%
Anti-social behaviour186.320.00%
Vehicle crime63.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1166.67%
Burglary40.930.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Public order20.56-66.67%
Theft from the person20.370.00%
Other crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.620.00%
Public order63.340.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Other theft40.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.740.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Drugs20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%
Shoplifting20.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202415
June 202413
May 202417
April 202414
March 202416
February 202434
January 202420
December 202315
November 202319
October 202334
September 202341

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20249
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202413
June 202415
May 202420
April 202414
March 20248
February 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 202310
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202411
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DA12 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Princes Road
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. St Patrick'S Gardens
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Whitehill Parade
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Avon Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. St Hilda'S Way
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dorchester Road
    Total4
    Drugs4
  • 7. St Benedict'S Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Alban'S Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 10. Jellicoe Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. St Alban'S Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Pankhurst Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arnold Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Woods Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Evesham Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Lindisfarne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Aidan'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Winchester Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Valley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Montgomery Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Truro Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Burglary1