WINCHESTER STREET, TA1 1QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1QQ

WINCHESTER STREET, TA1 1QQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.22 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1QQ 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 1QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1QQ, encompassing approximately 4648 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-29.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-48.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

TA1 1QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wintersfield with total crimes: 10
  • East Reach with total crimes: 9
  • Magdalene Street with total crimes: 8

WINCHESTER STREET, TA1 1QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.22-29.27%
Shoplifting166.24-48.39%
Anti-social behaviour163.44-27.27%
Public order133.448.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-28.57%
Other theft31.08-62.50%
Other crime30.6550.00%
Robbery30.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Drugs20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.1824.24%
Shoplifting318.82-11.43%
Anti-social behaviour226.670.00%
Public order124.7320.00%
Other theft82.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.72-41.67%
Robbery31.510.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3525.6094.44%
Violence and sexual offences337.53-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour227.1046.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.73200.00%
Public order102.5825.00%
Other theft42.15-33.33%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.79-12.82%
Shoplifting187.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.8750.00%
Public order83.23-50.00%
Other theft61.7220.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.29-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.8650.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3923.0218.18%
Shoplifting188.39260.00%
Public order163.8733.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.44-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson72.1516.67%
Other theft51.51-37.50%
Drugs41.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.93-19.51%
Anti-social behaviour147.107.69%
Public order123.01200.00%
Other theft82.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.7220.00%
Shoplifting51.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.08-40.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.5841.38%
Anti-social behaviour138.828.33%
Shoplifting102.80-16.67%
Other theft82.1560.00%
Vehicle crime51.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.08150.00%
Public order41.08-20.00%
Theft from the person20.860.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.35-12.12%
Shoplifting126.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour122.58140.00%
Other theft52.58-37.50%
Public order51.08-54.55%
Burglary41.080.00%
Vehicle crime30.86200.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-84.62%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.9332.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.108.33%
Shoplifting122.8050.00%
Public order112.5822.22%
Other theft82.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.72-72.22%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.22-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour185.38-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson123.8733.33%
Public order92.58-18.18%
Other theft81.94300.00%
Shoplifting81.72-38.46%
Burglary51.72150.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Bicycle theft30.6550.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4123.4546.43%
Anti-social behaviour238.82155.56%
Shoplifting134.95-45.83%
Public order112.8057.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.3750.00%
Vehicle crime31.94-57.14%
Robbery30.65-40.00%
Other theft20.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.43-66.67%
Burglary20.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.3116.67%
Shoplifting246.0214.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.16-57.14%
Public order71.9416.67%
Vehicle crime71.51133.33%
Other theft61.51100.00%
Bicycle theft61.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons61.290.00%
Robbery51.29150.00%
Other crime41.08100.00%
Drugs30.8650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.160.00%
Shoplifting214.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.520.00%
Public order61.940.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202410
June 20248
May 202416
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 202411
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 430 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202441
July 202433
June 202434
May 202439
April 202433
March 202441
February 202429
January 202433
December 202325
November 202341
October 202328
September 202324

A total of 223 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202431
July 202435
June 202418
May 202418
April 20245
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 20238
November 202313
October 202324
September 202321

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202422
July 202422
June 202415
May 202410
April 202414
March 202413
February 202412
January 20245
December 202318
November 202323
October 20239
September 202321

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 202413
December 202312
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. St Augustine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 16. Priory Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Haydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Gatehouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Stephen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1