HAMILTON ROAD, TA1 2EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2EQ

HAMILTON ROAD, TA1 2EQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.17 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA1 postcode area, which has experienced 636 crimes and a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA1 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2EQ, encompassing approximately 3797 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)

TA1 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Northleigh Road with total crimes: 4

HAMILTON ROAD, TA1 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.17-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour157.6425.00%
Public order103.95-23.08%
Other theft52.63400.00%
Shoplifting31.32-57.14%
Other crime20.79-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In July 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 offences3320.01-31.25%
Public order138.6962.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.42100.00%
Shoplifting73.16250.00%
Other crime51.84400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4819.75100.00%
Public order812.64-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.11-25.00%
Other theft41.58-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-33.33%
Shoplifting21.05-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.17-7.69%
Public order156.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.1120.00%
Shoplifting61.58200.00%
Other theft51.58400.00%
Drugs41.32300.00%
Robbery11.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.43-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.85-16.67%
Public order51.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-42.86%
Burglary31.05200.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
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 offences3016.0630.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.9075.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.840.00%
Public order51.580.00%
Shoplifting41.3233.33%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.85-20.69%
Public order56.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.32100.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Other theft20.79-77.78%
Robbery20.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.48-23.68%
Other theft97.64350.00%
Public order52.37-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-40.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.38-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour910.01-10.00%
Public order72.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Other theft21.32-50.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4221.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.0666.67%
Public order62.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.58-16.67%
Other theft41.320.00%
Vehicle crime41.05100.00%
Burglary41.05100.00%
Drugs21.05-33.33%
Other crime20.53-60.00%
Robbery10.53-80.00%
Shoplifting10.26-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.70-12.50%
Shoplifting109.22400.00%
Public order62.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.5820.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.58-53.85%
Other crime51.58150.00%
Possession of weapons51.320.00%
Robbery51.320.00%
Other theft41.320.00%
Drugs31.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary20.53-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.530.00%
Public order83.420.00%
Burglary52.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.320.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 20248
May 202415
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 397 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202433
June 202448
May 202424
April 202426
March 202430
February 202423
January 202429
December 202338
November 202342
October 202335
September 202340

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 202313

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 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 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Northleigh Road
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 4. Victoria Gate
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Monmouth Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambrook Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Leycroft Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Somerset Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Monks Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A358
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wordsworth Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mitre Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Blake Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Viney Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Ruskin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Charter Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Lambrook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Brooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Shelley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Avill Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. York Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. St Margarets Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chritchard Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Snedden Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Moorland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Seabrook Close
    Total1
    Public order1