HOLWAY ROAD, TA1 2EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2EZ

HOLWAY ROAD, TA1 2EZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2EZ 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 2EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2EZ, encompassing approximately 3844 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA1 2EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 6
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 5

HOLWAY ROAD, TA1 2EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.8844.44%
Public order56.76-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.80-5.26%
Public order84.68700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.08-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In July 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 offences197.0218.75%
Anti-social behaviour44.94-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.06-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.16-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Public order30.78-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6238.46%
Anti-social behaviour74.68133.33%
Public order51.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other theft30.78-40.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.32-35.00%
Public order53.3825.00%
Other theft51.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Theft from the person20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3681.82%
Criminal damage and arson55.200.00%
Public order41.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.1657.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft87.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.08-12.50%
Public order31.8250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Drugs20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.50-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.0850.00%
Other theft41.5633.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.24-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.380.00%
Other theft31.0450.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.067.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.90100.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-71.43%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.640.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 202419
June 202416
May 202418
April 202413
March 202420
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202315
September 202314

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2EZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Wordsworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Shelley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Broughton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holway Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Holway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hill Head Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Dunkleys Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Keats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kings Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1