COAL ORCHARD, TA1 1AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1AE

COAL ORCHARD, TA1 1AE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 202 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.24 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA1 postcode area, which has experienced 579 crimes and a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA1 1AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1AE, encompassing approximately 3468 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 1AE area, explore the TA1 1AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-22.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (25.00% increase)

TA1 1AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • North Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

COAL ORCHARD, TA1 1AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5558.24-22.54%
Shoplifting5115.860.00%
Public order3514.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour3410.0921.43%
Criminal damage and arson109.800.00%
Other theft62.88-14.29%
Burglary21.730.00%
Drugs20.58100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Robbery20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7160.5451.06%
Shoplifting5120.47155.00%
Public order2814.7012.00%
Anti-social behaviour288.0721.74%
Criminal damage and arson108.07-33.33%
Other theft72.8816.67%
Robbery52.0225.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4741.8011.90%
Public order2513.5531.58%
Anti-social behaviour237.2127.78%
Shoplifting206.6342.86%
Criminal damage and arson155.7766.67%
Other theft64.32-33.33%
Robbery41.7333.33%
Burglary41.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4234.60-2.33%
Public order1912.11-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour185.480.00%
Shoplifting145.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson94.0412.50%
Other theft92.59125.00%
Other crime32.590.00%
Robbery30.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Drugs10.58-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.34-2.27%
Public order2112.4090.91%
Anti-social behaviour186.05-5.26%
Shoplifting165.1945.45%
Criminal damage and arson84.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.3150.00%
Robbery41.730.00%
Other theft41.150.00%
Bicycle theft31.15200.00%
Possession of weapons30.860.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.56-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour1912.6872.73%
Public order115.48-21.43%
Shoplifting113.17-52.17%
Criminal damage and arson103.1766.67%
Vehicle crime42.8833.33%
Other theft41.15-20.00%
Burglary11.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5236.0433.33%
Shoplifting2314.99-20.69%
Public order146.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.04-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.17100.00%
Other theft51.7325.00%
Robbery31.440.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3931.425.41%
Shoplifting2911.24314.29%
Anti-social behaviour168.3677.78%
Public order104.6142.86%
Other theft42.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Drugs10.58-75.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.7812.12%
Anti-social behaviour910.670.00%
Public order72.59-12.50%
Shoplifting72.02-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.02-77.27%
Robbery41.44300.00%
Other theft41.1533.33%
Drugs41.1533.33%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.2513.79%
Criminal damage and arson229.5169.23%
Shoplifting106.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.88-59.09%
Burglary92.59200.00%
Public order82.59-20.00%
Drugs32.310.00%
Other theft30.86-62.50%
Robbery10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.71-27.50%
Anti-social behaviour228.3646.67%
Shoplifting156.34-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.32225.00%
Public order103.75-28.57%
Other theft82.8860.00%
Bicycle theft52.31-16.67%
Burglary31.44200.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.58-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4032.87-2.44%
Shoplifting1811.53-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour155.19-6.25%
Public order144.3275.00%
Bicycle theft64.040.00%
Vehicle crime61.73200.00%
Other theft51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-63.64%
Possession of weapons41.15100.00%
Burglary11.15-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.600.00%
Shoplifting2811.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.610.00%
Public order83.170.00%
Other theft52.310.00%
Burglary41.440.00%
Theft from the person31.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20239
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20249
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202428
July 202425
June 202419
May 202421
April 202411
March 202414
February 202410
January 20247
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 573 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202471
July 202447
June 202442
May 202443
April 202444
March 202452
February 202439
January 202437
December 202333
November 202329
October 202340
September 202341

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202428
July 202423
June 202418
May 202418
April 202419
March 202411
February 202416
January 20249
December 20239
November 202322
October 202315
September 202316

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202415
June 20249
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 202322
November 202313
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 293 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202451
August 202451
July 202420
June 202414
May 202416
April 202411
March 202423
February 202429
January 20247
December 202310
November 202315
October 202318
September 202328

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
September 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 1AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting33
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. North Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Taunton Bus Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Augustine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Pollards Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 22. Priory Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1