TA1 1FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1FA

TA1 1FA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.62 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1FA 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 1FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1FA, encompassing approximately 1849 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 1FA area, explore the TA1 1FA 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

TA1 1FA 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

TA1 1FA 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.620.00%
Public order79.73250.00%
Shoplifting53.78-28.57%
Burglary22.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft11.08-75.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.62125.00%
Shoplifting79.73-30.00%
Other theft43.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1633.33%
Public order22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3250.00%
Bicycle theft11.620.00%

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 offences813.51-46.67%
Vehicle crime54.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.7033.33%
Shoplifting42.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Public order21.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.6850.00%
Shoplifting38.11-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-70.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-60.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

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 offences1019.46-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson105.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.41150.00%
Shoplifting52.7025.00%
Public order32.70200.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.350.00%
Shoplifting45.95-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.3510.00%
Shoplifting55.9566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.70200.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.27100.00%
Shoplifting35.41200.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Robbery11.620.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.49-44.44%
Other theft32.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Shoplifting11.08-50.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.87500.00%
Burglary33.2450.00%
Shoplifting21.62-81.82%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.08100.00%
Robbery11.080.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.43450.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

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 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20236
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 20248
June 20248
May 202415
April 202410
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 20235
November 20239
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 1FA 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. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1