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

Overview of Crime in TA1 2HQ

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.22 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2HQ, encompassing approximately 4218 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

TA1 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lisieux Way with total crimes: 14
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6
  • Northleigh Road with total crimes: 4

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.22-9.09%
Public order134.74116.67%
Anti-social behaviour83.0860.00%
Shoplifting71.900.00%
Robbery41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Other crime10.24-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.67-21.43%
Public order65.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Other crime30.71200.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Other theft10.24-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.5164.71%
Public order96.64-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Other theft30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.8541.67%
Public order114.031000.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.6133.33%
Other theft51.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1933.33%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.82-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour62.84100.00%
Other theft51.42150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-40.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Public order10.47-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.1423.81%
Public order66.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-40.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9866.67%
Public order31.1950.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.24-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft117.35175.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.61-68.18%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-70.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.8522.22%
Anti-social behaviour105.22100.00%
Other theft42.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.95-20.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Public order20.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.19150.00%
Public order41.1933.33%
Other theft40.9533.33%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.2842.11%
Robbery46.40300.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Public order30.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Drugs20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons20.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.900.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Burglary20.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 202310
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20246
June 20249
May 202411
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202422
June 202428
May 202417
April 202412
March 202426
February 202421
January 20247
December 202322
November 202318
October 202327
September 202319

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lisieux Way
    Total14
    Shoplifting6
    Public order3
    Robbery3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Northleigh Road
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Severn Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Holway Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Milton Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 8. Leycroft Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Normandy Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Wordsworth Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mitre Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Blake Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Viney Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ruskin Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Calvados Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parmin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Eastleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Southleigh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Brooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shelley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Avill Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1