TA1 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2BJ

TA1 2BJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2BJ, encompassing approximately 3510 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 2BJ area, explore the TA1 2BJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

TA1 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inner Circle with total crimes: 4
  • Moorland Court with total crimes: 4
  • Moorland Place with total crimes: 3

TA1 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.418.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.7016.67%
Public order31.99-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.40-65.71%
Public order83.42-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.2320.69%
Public order139.9785.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.70166.67%
Other crime32.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.67-3.33%
Public order78.2675.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-57.14%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.550.00%
Public order41.9933.33%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.84-50.00%
Burglary41.140.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.1333.33%
Public order32.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.550.00%
Public order41.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Other theft10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.68-57.45%
Anti-social behaviour65.70100.00%
Public order51.7166.67%
Other theft31.420.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-33.33%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4716.81135.00%
Criminal damage and arson313.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-40.00%
Public order30.85-25.00%
Other theft30.8550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.70-28.57%
Public order41.42-42.86%
Other crime21.140.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.82-41.18%
Public order75.70-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour71.9916.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.990.00%
Drugs31.14200.00%
Burglary20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.380.00%
Public order99.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 202413
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 332 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202435
June 202429
May 202430
April 202424
March 202418
February 202430
January 202420
December 202347
November 202320
October 202320
September 202334

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Inner Circle
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Moorland Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moorland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Bridgwater Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Outer Circle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. York Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Admiralty Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hamilton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Kershaw Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seabrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1