TA1 1NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1NW

TA1 1NW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.90 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1NW 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 1NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1NW, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 1NW area, explore the TA1 1NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

TA1 1NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

TA1 1NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.90-7.69%
Shoplifting125.55100.00%
Public order75.55-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.24100.00%
Robbery32.7850.00%
Other theft11.39-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.0585.71%
Public order86.02166.67%
Shoplifting63.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8550.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Robbery20.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.72-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson43.2433.33%
Shoplifting41.8533.33%
Public order31.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.11-26.67%
Public order45.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Shoplifting31.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.8866.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.94600.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.79-43.75%
Public order34.17200.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.93-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.8860.00%
Shoplifting57.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 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 offences1010.1811.11%
Shoplifting34.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.170.00%
Robbery21.850.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Public order20.930.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.78100.00%
Public order21.85-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.24100.00%
Public order41.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85-33.33%
Other theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-75.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.700.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 202411
May 202415
April 20249
March 202416
February 202410
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pollards Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tangier
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roughmoor Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Roughmoor Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 9. Woodstock Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. French Weir Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1