TA1 1BJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 129 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 64.68 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1BJ 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 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1BJ, encompassing approximately 1994 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 64.68 | 123.81% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 23.57 | -38.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 14.54 | 38.89% |
| Public order | 20 | 12.54 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 10.03 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.50 | -83.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 61.17 | 193.75% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 23.57 | 162.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 10.53 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 9.03 | 36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.52 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.01 | 20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 3.01 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 30.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.02 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.52 | 11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.51 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 26.58 | -5.88% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 8.02 | -10.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.51 | -43.75% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 4.51 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.01 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.51 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 37.10 | -39.29% |
| Public order | 16 | 8.52 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 8.02 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.01 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.01 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.51 | -42.86% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.50 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.50 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 31.59 | -39.13% |
| Public order | 8 | 14.04 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.01 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.51 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.01 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.50 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 42.12 | 48.39% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 23.07 | 233.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.01 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.01 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 28.58 | 34.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 15.54 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.01 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.01 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 25.07 | -11.54% |
| Public order | 8 | 11.53 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.51 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.01 | -80.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
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 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 34.60 | 4.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 13.04 | 122.22% |
| Public order | 6 | 10.03 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.01 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.51 | -58.33% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.51 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.50 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 35.60 | 127.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 12.54 | 140.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.02 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 4.51 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.51 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.01 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.01 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.00 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.00 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 19.56 | -62.07% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.52 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.01 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.51 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.51 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.50 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.00 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 29.58 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 14.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.51 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.01 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 18 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 16 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 47 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 47 |
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 25 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 1BJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 44 |
| Shoplifting | 33 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |