PORTLAND STREET, TA1 1UZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 159 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.31 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1UZ 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 1UZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1UZ, encompassing approximately 2593 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 61.31 | -12.96% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 18.12 | -11.63% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 14.65 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 28 | 11.57 | -3.45% |
| Other theft | 6 | 10.80 | -14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.31 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.54 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.39 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 | 67.48 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 20.82 | 330.00% |
| Public order | 29 | 16.58 | 38.10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 11.18 | 9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 9.25 | -11.11% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.08 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.70 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.16 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 44.73 | 5.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 16.20 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 21 | 8.48 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 8.10 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.86 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 3.47 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.54 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 44.73 | 21.21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 15.42 | -5.26% |
| Public order | 18 | 6.94 | 28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 6.94 | 8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.01 | 125.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.47 | 125.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 3.47 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.39 | -75.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 38.95 | -8.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 12.73 | 58.33% |
| Public order | 14 | 7.33 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 5.40 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 4.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.54 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.54 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.54 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.54 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 32.01 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 13.88 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 4.63 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.86 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.08 | -46.15% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.70 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.93 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.77 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.39 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 34.71 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 15.04 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.40 | 44.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.01 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.31 | 66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.77 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 33.93 | 15.38% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 11.57 | 266.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.48 | 87.50% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.78 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.47 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.16 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.77 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.39 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.39 | -66.67% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 22.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 10.03 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.31 | -42.86% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.54 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.54 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.16 | -90.91% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 29.69 | 52.94% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 10.03 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 8.48 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.70 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.31 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.93 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.54 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 26.99 | -45.16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 6.56 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.63 | 450.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.24 | -30.77% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.47 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.70 | 25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.93 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.54 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.77 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.77 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 28.92 | -13.89% |
| Public order | 13 | 11.95 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.01 | -43.75% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 3.47 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.93 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.54 | -73.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.16 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.16 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.77 | -66.67% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 41.26 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 13.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 6.17 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 5.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.01 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.08 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.16 | 0.00% |
A total of 185 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 29 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 457 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 47 |
| August 2024 | 54 |
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 40 |
| May 2024 | 33 |
| April 2024 | 36 |
| March 2024 | 39 |
| February 2024 | 30 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 26 |
| November 2023 | 17 |
| October 2023 | 31 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 24 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 38 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 13 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 22 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 1UZ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 46 |
| Shoplifting | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |