TA1 1NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1NQ

TA1 1NQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.25 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1NQ 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 1NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1NQ, encompassing approximately 2835 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-26.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)

TA1 1NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • North Street with total crimes: 20
  • Station Road with total crimes: 13

TA1 1NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3853.25-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences3613.40-26.53%
Anti-social behaviour3312.7010.00%
Public order2911.643.57%
Criminal damage and arson410.23-55.56%
Other theft41.41-50.00%
Drugs21.41100.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4962.7768.97%
Shoplifting4217.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3014.8142.86%
Public order2810.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.87-18.18%
Other theft83.17100.00%
Robbery42.8233.33%
Possession of weapons31.410.00%
Burglary21.06-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2934.917.41%
Anti-social behaviour2110.2390.91%
Public order207.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson117.0537.50%
Shoplifting73.880.00%
Burglary42.470.00%
Other theft41.41-42.86%
Robbery31.41200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2726.10-3.57%
Public order129.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.23-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.8814.29%
Other theft72.8216.67%
Shoplifting72.47-12.50%
Robbery12.47-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2834.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.8770.00%
Public order165.9960.00%
Shoplifting85.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8275.00%
Other theft62.4750.00%
Robbery42.12300.00%
Vehicle crime41.4133.33%
Bicycle theft31.410.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.86-14.63%
Anti-social behaviour1012.34150.00%
Public order103.5325.00%
Shoplifting53.53-58.33%
Other theft41.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Bicycle theft31.0650.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4129.2724.24%
Shoplifting1214.46-45.45%
Public order84.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.82-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.410.00%
Theft from the person31.410.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.06100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Robbery20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.6837.50%
Shoplifting2211.64633.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.7657.14%
Public order63.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.1233.33%
Other theft31.41-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour78.4616.67%
Other theft52.4725.00%
Drugs41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-85.71%
Robbery31.06200.00%
Shoplifting31.06-57.14%
Public order31.06-57.14%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.87110.00%
Shoplifting77.4116.67%
Public order72.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.47-50.00%
Burglary52.12150.00%
Other theft41.76-20.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.04-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour127.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.23400.00%
Public order73.53-36.36%
Shoplifting62.47500.00%
Bicycle theft52.120.00%
Other theft51.760.00%
Possession of weapons31.760.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.3316.67%
Public order119.8757.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.88-30.77%
Bicycle theft53.170.00%
Other theft51.760.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Possession of weapons31.4150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-66.67%
Shoplifting10.71-92.31%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2427.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.460.00%
Shoplifting134.580.00%
Public order74.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.470.00%
Other theft52.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.760.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202428
July 202420
June 202412
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202421
June 202411
May 202417
April 202410
March 20244
February 202411
January 20247
December 20236
November 202312
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202321
November 202310
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 202412
February 202422
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231
September 202313

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202449
July 202429
June 202427
May 202428
April 202435
March 202441
February 202433
January 202424
December 202328
November 202320
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total44
    Shoplifting33
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. North Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pollards Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. French Weir Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1