ALBEMARLE ROAD, TA1 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1BD

ALBEMARLE ROAD, TA1 1BD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 58.77 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1BD, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (48) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (38.89% increase)

TA1 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Station Road with total crimes: 13

ALBEMARLE ROAD, TA1 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4858.77128.57%
Violence and sexual offences2920.90-29.27%
Anti-social behaviour2512.6238.89%
Public order2110.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.14-57.14%
Other theft21.31-75.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4151.3795.24%
Shoplifting2117.85162.50%
Anti-social behaviour189.1438.46%
Public order147.840.00%
Other theft86.0960.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.480.00%
Possession of weapons23.050.00%
Robbery20.87100.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.3410.53%
Public order149.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.0944.44%
Shoplifting85.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.480.00%
Other theft53.050.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.38-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour98.270.00%
Shoplifting73.9275.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0516.67%
Public order73.05-56.25%
Other theft53.050.00%
Robbery12.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2334.39-17.86%
Public order1610.01128.57%
Anti-social behaviour96.9780.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9250.00%
Other theft52.61150.00%
Bicycle theft42.1833.33%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Possession of weapons31.3150.00%
Robbery21.31100.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.68-30.00%
Public order712.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18300.00%
Shoplifting41.74-60.00%
Bicycle theft31.74200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4030.4729.03%
Shoplifting1017.41233.33%
Public order74.3540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05-50.00%
Theft from the person21.740.00%
Other theft20.87-33.33%
Robbery10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.3834.78%
Anti-social behaviour813.4960.00%
Public order53.48-28.57%
Other theft32.18-40.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Bicycle theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.64-14.81%
Public order710.01-12.50%
Other theft53.05-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.180.00%
Drugs42.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-85.71%
Robbery21.310.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2733.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson2111.75133.33%
Public order89.14-11.11%
Other theft63.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.61-54.55%
Burglary42.18300.00%
Shoplifting31.74-25.00%
Theft from the person11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.140.00%
Public order94.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.920.00%
Shoplifting43.920.00%
Bicycle theft41.740.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202414
June 20247
May 202416
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
July 202421
June 202419
May 202423
April 202428
March 202440
February 202431
January 202423
December 202327
November 202321

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 202321
November 20239

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202448
August 202421
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202418
July 202413
June 20249
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting33
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Taunton
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Raymond Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Andrew'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kingston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrews View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1