TA1 2EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2EJ

TA1 2EJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.22 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2EJ 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 2EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2EJ, encompassing approximately 1550 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 2EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Moorland Court with total crimes: 4
  • Moorland Place with total crimes: 3

TA1 2EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.22133.33%
Anti-social behaviour119.0357.14%
Public order67.100.00%
Shoplifting23.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour719.350.00%
Public order64.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.87-76.00%
Bicycle theft33.870.00%
Shoplifting31.94-40.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2536.1219.05%
Public order916.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.8175.00%
Shoplifting54.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.2333.33%
Other theft22.58100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2132.25-34.38%
Shoplifting1513.55150.00%
Public order69.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.5850.00%
Other theft11.94-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3232.25100.00%
Shoplifting620.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.87-25.00%
Burglary21.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Other theft21.290.00%
Other crime11.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.3845.45%
Shoplifting1510.32650.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.68-33.33%
Burglary42.580.00%
Public order32.58200.00%
Other crime21.940.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1114.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.10-14.29%
Shoplifting23.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-66.67%
Public order10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.0957.14%
Anti-social behaviour714.1975.00%
Public order44.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5850.00%
Shoplifting31.94-70.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.87-53.33%
Shoplifting109.03233.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.4533.33%
Public order42.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3030.32150.00%
Public order419.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.58-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Shoplifting31.94-50.00%
Burglary11.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.29-25.00%
Shoplifting67.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.87-37.50%
Public order33.2350.00%
Other theft21.94-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-75.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1629.67-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.3260.00%
Shoplifting85.1614.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.1633.33%
Other theft42.58300.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Public order21.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.960.00%
Shoplifting716.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Public order43.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 202425
June 202421
May 202432
April 202416
March 202411
February 202422
January 202414
December 202330
November 202312
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202415
May 20246
April 202415
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 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
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Moorland Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moorland Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Outer Circle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. York Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Admiralty Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Seabrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1