MONMOUTH ROAD, TA1 2AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2AZ

MONMOUTH ROAD, TA1 2AZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.66 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2AZ 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 2AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2AZ, encompassing approximately 2963 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 2AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 8
  • A358 with total crimes: 7

MONMOUTH ROAD, TA1 2AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.6658.33%
Anti-social behaviour1312.82-40.91%
Public order94.390.00%
Shoplifting73.0416.67%
Other theft32.360.00%
Possession of weapons31.010.00%
Robbery21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.96-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour228.1083.33%
Public order97.42-47.06%
Shoplifting63.04-50.00%
Robbery32.02200.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.34-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.72-29.82%
Public order1713.5054.55%
Anti-social behaviour125.7450.00%
Shoplifting124.05-25.00%
Other crime54.05400.00%
Burglary21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5735.4472.73%
Shoplifting1619.2445.45%
Public order115.40-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.7114.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Other crime11.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3325.9910.00%
Public order1311.1485.71%
Shoplifting114.39-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.7140.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36400.00%
Other theft31.690.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Burglary11.01-75.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.6215.38%
Shoplifting1710.12183.33%
Public order75.7475.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36-37.50%
Burglary41.69300.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.24-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour88.770.00%
Shoplifting62.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0266.67%
Public order41.690.00%
Other theft31.3550.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.92-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour810.46166.67%
Shoplifting62.70-53.85%
Public order42.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Other theft20.67-60.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.61-17.07%
Shoplifting1311.47333.33%
Public order54.39-44.44%
Other theft51.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4124.305.13%
Public order913.8428.57%
Anti-social behaviour83.04-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Other theft31.69-25.00%
Shoplifting31.01-57.14%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3929.3621.88%
Anti-social behaviour1113.16-15.38%
Public order73.7116.67%
Shoplifting72.36-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson52.36-28.57%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Other theft41.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Robbery21.35-60.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3235.10-20.00%
Shoplifting1910.80111.11%
Anti-social behaviour136.4118.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.3940.00%
Public order62.36-40.00%
Other theft62.02500.00%
Possession of weapons52.020.00%
Robbery51.690.00%
Other crime41.69100.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4027.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1113.500.00%
Public order103.710.00%
Shoplifting93.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.040.00%
Burglary41.690.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202412
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 202311
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202424
July 202440
June 202457
May 202433
April 202430
March 202426
February 202431
January 202434
December 202341
November 202339
October 202332
September 202340

A total of 111 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202417
June 202411
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 132 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 202411
April 202417
March 20246
February 20246
January 202413
December 20233
November 20237
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 2AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Lambrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Snedden Grove
    Total4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Moorland Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Blake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Charter Walk
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 11. York Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hamilton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kershaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Margarets Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leycroft Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Leycroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Seabrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1