OUTER CIRCLE, TA1 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2BY

OUTER CIRCLE, TA1 2BY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2BY, encompassing approximately 3125 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-77.78% decrease)

TA1 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Inner Circle with total crimes: 4
  • Moorland Place with total crimes: 3
  • Bridgwater Road with total crimes: 3

OUTER CIRCLE, TA1 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.76-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour72.5640.00%
Public order22.24-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.56-59.26%
Public order93.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.88-16.67%
Bicycle theft31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.7222.73%
Anti-social behaviour68.64100.00%
Public order61.920.00%
Other crime31.920.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.16-26.67%
Public order67.04500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-50.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.4036.36%
Criminal damage and arson69.600.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8415.79%
Anti-social behaviour67.0450.00%
Public order41.9233.33%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.92-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour46.08-42.86%
Public order31.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.7273.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.3216.67%
Public order42.24-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.28100.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.88-58.33%
Public order74.80133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.24200.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3614.40100.00%
Public order311.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1663.64%
Anti-social behaviour55.76-16.67%
Public order51.600.00%
Other crime41.600.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.24-64.52%
Anti-social behaviour63.52-14.29%
Public order51.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.240.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 276 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202427
June 202422
May 202430
April 202422
March 202419
February 202426
January 202415
December 202336
November 202318
October 202311
September 202331

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Inner Circle
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Moorland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridgwater Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laxton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Outer Circle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. York Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2