PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TA1 1QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1QB

PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TA1 1QB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.47 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1QB 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 1QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1QB, encompassing approximately 3843 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)

TA1 1QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wintersfield with total crimes: 10
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 7
  • A358 with total crimes: 7

PRIORY BRIDGE ROAD, TA1 1QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.5037.50%
Public order92.8680.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3420.00%
Shoplifting61.56-14.29%
Other theft31.56-57.14%
Robbery30.780.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.9587.50%
Anti-social behaviour87.80-52.94%
Shoplifting72.08-36.36%
Other theft71.82133.33%
Public order51.82-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.30150.00%
Robbery31.300.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1715.09142.86%
Violence and sexual offences164.42-20.00%
Shoplifting114.16175.00%
Public order62.86-14.29%
Other theft31.56-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.79-20.00%
Other theft75.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.82600.00%
Public order71.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8233.33%
Shoplifting41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.01-10.71%
Public order76.50-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.78200.00%
Drugs30.780.00%
Shoplifting30.7850.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%
Robbery10.260.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.3540.00%
Public order87.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5620.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Other theft20.78-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.2020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Shoplifting41.04-20.00%
Other theft41.04100.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 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 offences169.37-40.74%
Shoplifting54.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.30150.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-80.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.01145.45%
Criminal damage and arson77.020.00%
Public order51.8266.67%
Shoplifting31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-75.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.45-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour82.86-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson72.0840.00%
Burglary61.8250.00%
Other theft41.56100.00%
Public order31.04-66.67%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.980.00%
Public order94.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.340.00%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202417
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20238
November 202317

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202416
June 202420
May 202425
April 202428
March 202420
February 202416
January 202427
December 202311
November 202323

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. St Augustine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. Priory Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Haydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Gatehouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Stephen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1