ABBEY CLOSE, TA1 1AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1AN

ABBEY CLOSE, TA1 1AN, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.52 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1AN 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 1AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1AN, encompassing approximately 1998 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

TA1 1AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wintersfield with total crimes: 10
  • A358 with total crimes: 7
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 4

ABBEY CLOSE, TA1 1AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.52-5.26%
Public order89.01300.00%
Shoplifting54.00-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.5050.00%
Robbery21.50100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.02111.11%
Shoplifting79.51-36.36%
Other theft43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Public order22.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.51175.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.5012.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.50100.00%
Public order12.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.51-46.67%
Vehicle crime54.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5033.33%
Shoplifting42.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.0150.00%
Public order47.5133.33%
Shoplifting32.00-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-70.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.00150.00%
Shoplifting52.5025.00%
Public order32.50200.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.01-7.69%
Shoplifting46.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Other theft11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5118.18%
Shoplifting56.5166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.5050.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0183.33%
Shoplifting35.50200.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.00100.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Shoplifting11.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.01233.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.00700.00%
Burglary34.0050.00%
Shoplifting21.50-81.82%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.00100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.01450.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-40.00%
Burglary21.50100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202419
July 20249
June 20248
May 202415
April 202410
March 202412
February 202413
January 202411
December 20236
November 202310
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priory Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1