TA1 2BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2BF

TA1 2BF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.10 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2BF 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 2BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2BF, encompassing approximately 3906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-69.23% decrease)

TA1 2BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6
  • Lambrook Road with total crimes: 5

TA1 2BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.21-52.94%
Public order42.05-69.23%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Possession of weapons30.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.92-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour177.6830.77%
Public order134.35-7.14%
Shoplifting23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.48-19.23%
Public order1410.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.5862.50%
Other crime53.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5222.0185.71%
Public order1213.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-33.33%
Other theft41.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.15-17.65%
Public order157.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.8416.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.79100.00%
Other theft41.54300.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Robbery10.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3414.5913.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.70-14.29%
Public order51.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.28-40.00%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.85-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour77.6840.00%
Public order61.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.54150.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Shoplifting20.77100.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.056.90%
Anti-social behaviour57.9366.67%
Public order41.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.05-34.09%
Other theft87.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.05-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.77-62.50%
Public order20.77-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4418.43-2.22%
Anti-social behaviour811.26-20.00%
Public order72.0540.00%
Other theft41.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4521.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.520.00%
Burglary52.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.280.00%
Public order51.280.00%
Other theft41.280.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202430
July 202442
June 202452
May 202428
April 202434
March 202430
February 202431
January 202429
December 202344
November 202345

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202417
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202414
June 202412
May 202415
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cromwell Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Lambrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Snedden Grove
    Total4
    Possession of weapons3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorland Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wordsworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Blake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Shelley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Severn Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hamilton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Monmouth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kershaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Margarets Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Leycroft Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Leycroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Seabrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1