PALMERSTON ROAD, TA1 1ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1ER

PALMERSTON ROAD, TA1 1ER, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.75 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1ER 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 1ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1ER, encompassing approximately 1397 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 1ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Roughmoor Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Roughmoor Close with total crimes: 2

PALMERSTON ROAD, TA1 1ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.75140.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.59200.00%
Robbery32.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.1550.00%
Other theft12.150.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.16150.00%
Public order23.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.58-60.00%
Shoplifting21.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.590.00%
Shoplifting33.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.15100.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8760.00%
Drugs15.730.00%
Shoplifting10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.73-16.67%
Shoplifting23.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.87100.00%
Shoplifting24.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.290.00%
Public order22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15100.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.44100.00%
Bicycle theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Roughmoor Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Roughmoor Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 4. Higher Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodstock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2