WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2HG

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2HG 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 2HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2HG, encompassing approximately 4345 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

TA1 2HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Reach with total crimes: 9
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 8
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3914.0425.81%
Anti-social behaviour88.97-42.86%
Public order61.84-60.00%
Shoplifting31.38-82.35%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.170.00%
Shoplifting177.1341.67%
Public order153.9115.38%
Anti-social behaviour143.45-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.22-20.00%
Other theft40.92300.00%
Other crime30.92-40.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.33-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour157.13150.00%
Public order133.4585.71%
Shoplifting122.99500.00%
Other crime52.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.1525.00%
Bicycle theft11.15-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4316.5779.17%
Public order79.89-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour61.61-45.45%
Other theft41.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.5714.29%
Public order125.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7683.33%
Shoplifting82.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.8420.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Drugs41.15300.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.83-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-16.67%
Other theft51.15150.00%
Public order31.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.8975.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.4475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.610.00%
Public order41.38-33.33%
Shoplifting40.9233.33%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.97-42.86%
Public order63.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Other theft30.92-75.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.81-12.50%
Other theft126.44500.00%
Public order72.76133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-63.64%
Shoplifting30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.53-16.67%
Shoplifting41.1533.33%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Other theft20.69-50.00%
Burglary20.46-33.33%
Other crime20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.1128.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.3637.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.5350.00%
Public order51.38-37.50%
Other theft41.15-33.33%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Robbery20.69-66.67%
Drugs10.46-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.41-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour85.75-20.00%
Public order81.8414.29%
Other theft61.84100.00%
Robbery61.38500.00%
Possession of weapons51.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-50.00%
Drugs40.920.00%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Vehicle crime30.92200.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.300.00%
Public order71.840.00%
Other theft31.610.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202431
June 202443
May 202424
April 202421
March 202428
February 202416
January 202428
December 202332
November 202332
October 202325
September 202329

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 20247
May 202412
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202415
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202417
July 202412
June 20242
May 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 3. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. Lambrook Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wordsworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Blake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Shelley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Baldwin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hamilton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. St Margarets Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leycroft Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Leycroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1