YOUNGMAN PLACE, TA1 1AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1AP

YOUNGMAN PLACE, TA1 1AP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 160 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.24 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1AP 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 1AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1AP, encompassing approximately 3460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)

TA1 1AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Station Road with total crimes: 13
  • Taunton with total crimes: 11

YOUNGMAN PLACE, TA1 1AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4546.2487.50%
Violence and sexual offences3813.01-19.15%
Anti-social behaviour3110.9847.62%
Public order248.9620.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.94-22.22%
Other theft52.02-28.57%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Robbery20.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Other crime10.29-50.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4740.7574.07%
Shoplifting2413.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.940.00%
Public order206.0717.65%
Criminal damage and arson95.78-18.18%
Other theft72.6075.00%
Robbery42.02100.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2730.6428.57%
Anti-social behaviour217.80200.00%
Shoplifting206.0753.85%
Public order175.7870.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.9183.33%
Other theft43.18-20.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.65-32.26%
Shoplifting136.0730.00%
Public order103.76-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.89-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.02-14.29%
Other theft51.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.45-50.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3128.320.00%
Public order178.96325.00%
Shoplifting104.9125.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.89-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.3140.00%
Vehicle crime62.02100.00%
Other theft51.7366.67%
Bicycle theft31.45200.00%
Drugs30.870.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.36-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour98.9628.57%
Shoplifting82.60-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.3166.67%
Public order41.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.16-25.00%
Other theft30.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.836.25%
Shoplifting149.8375.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.05-46.15%
Other theft62.0250.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3221.1023.08%
Anti-social behaviour139.25333.33%
Shoplifting83.7633.33%
Public order62.310.00%
Other theft41.73-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1650.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.320.00%
Shoplifting67.5120.00%
Public order61.730.00%
Other theft51.73-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-50.00%
Drugs30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-89.47%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.83-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson197.51216.67%
Burglary85.49100.00%
Other theft72.31133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-70.00%
Public order61.73-33.33%
Shoplifting51.73-54.55%
Bicycle theft11.45-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour207.80233.33%
Shoplifting115.780.00%
Public order93.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.60100.00%
Burglary41.730.00%
Bicycle theft41.1633.33%
Other theft31.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-71.43%
Robbery10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.1028.57%
Shoplifting117.800.00%
Public order93.1850.00%
Vehicle crime72.60250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.02-33.33%
Other theft31.730.00%
Possession of weapons30.8750.00%
Bicycle theft30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87-57.14%
Drugs10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.500.00%
Shoplifting116.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.600.00%
Public order62.020.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Theft from the person20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202420
July 202417
June 202410
May 202417
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 202421
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 202413
January 20243
December 20236
November 202320
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202424
July 202420
June 202413
May 202410
April 20248
March 202414
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 202311
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202447
July 202427
June 202421
May 202431
April 202431
March 202434
February 202432
January 202426
December 202326
November 202327
October 202327
September 202321

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 202319
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20238
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting33
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Taunton
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Augustine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 19. Priory Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Stephen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1