TA1 1UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1UE

TA1 1UE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 177 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.31 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1UE 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 1UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1UE, encompassing approximately 2934 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (44) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (-28.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (37) incidents (15.62% increase)

TA1 1UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 44
  • North Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

TA1 1UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4460.31-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences4114.99-28.07%
Anti-social behaviour3713.9715.62%
Public order3412.619.68%
Criminal damage and arson811.59-20.00%
Other theft52.73-28.57%
Drugs21.70100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-83.33%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5768.8367.65%
Shoplifting4819.42336.36%
Anti-social behaviour3216.3645.45%
Public order3110.9029.17%
Criminal damage and arson1010.56-16.67%
Other theft73.410.00%
Robbery62.3950.00%
Possession of weapons32.040.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3440.2117.24%
Public order2411.5926.32%
Anti-social behaviour228.1846.67%
Criminal damage and arson127.5050.00%
Shoplifting114.0957.14%
Other theft73.75-12.50%
Robbery42.39100.00%
Burglary41.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.010.00%
Public order199.88-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour156.47-16.67%
Other theft85.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.7314.29%
Shoplifting72.73-22.22%
Other crime22.390.00%
Robbery20.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2938.85-25.64%
Public order229.8883.33%
Anti-social behaviour187.5012.50%
Shoplifting96.1312.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.07-30.00%
Other theft62.3950.00%
Vehicle crime62.0450.00%
Robbery52.04400.00%
Possession of weapons31.7050.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Drugs31.020.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3934.42-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour1613.29128.57%
Public order125.45-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson104.0966.67%
Shoplifting83.41-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.7333.33%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Bicycle theft31.3650.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4737.8230.56%
Shoplifting2016.02-23.08%
Public order136.8244.44%
Anti-social behaviour74.43-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson62.3950.00%
Robbery32.040.00%
Theft from the person31.020.00%
Other theft31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.0250.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.4444.00%
Shoplifting2612.27550.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.86100.00%
Public order95.45125.00%
Other theft53.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7033.33%
Possession of weapons21.36100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Drugs10.68-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.10-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour88.5214.29%
Other theft52.7325.00%
Public order41.70-55.56%
Robbery41.36300.00%
Shoplifting41.36-55.56%
Drugs41.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-86.96%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2931.3552.63%
Criminal damage and arson239.8891.67%
Public order97.8412.50%
Shoplifting93.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.07-50.00%
Burglary72.39250.00%
Other theft42.39-33.33%
Drugs21.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.92-38.71%
Anti-social behaviour146.4727.27%
Criminal damage and arson124.77200.00%
Shoplifting94.090.00%
Public order83.07-50.00%
Other theft62.730.00%
Bicycle theft52.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Burglary20.68100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.35-6.06%
Public order1610.56128.57%
Anti-social behaviour115.45-31.25%
Shoplifting93.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft73.070.00%
Other theft62.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.3650.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.440.00%
Shoplifting2111.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.450.00%
Public order73.410.00%
Other theft52.390.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Theft from the person31.360.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202432
July 202422
June 202415
May 202418
April 202416
March 20247
February 202416
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 208 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202431
July 202424
June 202419
May 202422
April 202412
March 202413
February 20249
January 20244
December 20239
November 20238
October 202316
September 20237

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202457
July 202434
June 202429
May 202429
April 202439
March 202447
February 202436
January 202425
December 202329
November 202319
October 202331
September 202333

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 202323
November 202312
October 20234
September 202310

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202448
July 202411
June 20247
May 20249
April 20248
March 202420
February 202426
January 20244
December 20239
November 20239
October 20239
September 202321

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 1UE 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. Parking Area
    Total18
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Taunton
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Taunton Bus Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Pollards Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tangier
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Priory Bridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. French Weir Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1