TA1 2FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2FU

TA1 2FU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.79 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2FU 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 2FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2FU, encompassing approximately 1364 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA1 2FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deane Gate Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Allington Close with total crimes: 1
  • Derwent Grove with total crimes: 1

TA1 2FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.7925.00%
Burglary23.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-50.00%
Shoplifting11.47-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93100.00%
Shoplifting32.93-40.00%
Bicycle theft12.200.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.66300.00%
Vehicle crime22.93100.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.7266.67%
Other crime17.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.73-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour616.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.40100.00%
Public order54.40400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.660.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-40.00%
Public order12.20-50.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.26-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour23.66100.00%
Public order21.47-60.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In January 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 offences1318.32116.67%
Public order59.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.99500.00%
Public order44.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Other crime21.47100.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.930.00%
Public order22.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 202410
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 202413
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Deane Gate Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Allington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Derwent Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Witham Close
    Total1
    Other theft1