FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TA1 1XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 1XH

FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TA1 1XH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.52 per 1,000 population. This TA1 1XH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA1 postcode area, which has experienced 636 crimes and a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA1 1XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 1XH, encompassing approximately 2323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA1 1XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 5

FRENCH WEIR AVENUE, TA1 1XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.52137.50%
Public order118.18175.00%
Shoplifting64.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7233.33%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.33-27.27%
Public order43.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Shoplifting41.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.72-25.00%
Other theft11.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.48-26.67%
Public order54.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-42.86%
Shoplifting31.72200.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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 offences1513.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.46133.33%
Public order53.0166.67%
Shoplifting12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.47-56.52%
Public order34.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Shoplifting10.86-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.3591.67%
Shoplifting69.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.769.09%
Shoplifting35.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4722.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.730.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Drugs20.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3228.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.87150.00%
Public order22.15-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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 offences79.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.01100.00%
Public order41.72100.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences68.18-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-75.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.30166.67%
Public order43.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.320.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20248
June 202411
May 202415
April 202410
March 202423
February 202412
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310
August 20236

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238
August 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
August 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 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
August 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Chip Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Black Horse Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Belvedere Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Sheldon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Roughmoor Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Richmond Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Wood Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Pollards Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Tangier
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tatham Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1