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

Overview of Crime in TA1 2HW

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.44 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2HW, encompassing approximately 4362 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA1 2HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Reach with total crimes: 9
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 5

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, TA1 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.4434.62%
Anti-social behaviour118.02-15.38%
Public order72.52-50.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Shoplifting30.69-83.33%
Other crime20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.94-13.33%
Shoplifting185.9650.00%
Public order144.1316.67%
Anti-social behaviour133.21-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson42.98-33.33%
Other theft40.92300.00%
Other crime30.92-40.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.17-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour176.8888.89%
Public order123.909.09%
Shoplifting122.75300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.75100.00%
Other crime51.38400.00%
Vehicle crime31.1550.00%
Bicycle theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4719.2688.00%
Public order1110.77-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.52-18.18%
Other theft42.06-20.00%
Shoplifting30.92-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft20.460.00%
Robbery20.46100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.730.00%
Public order125.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.7557.14%
Shoplifting82.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.830.00%
Other theft51.380.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Robbery10.23-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.92-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour75.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.600.00%
Other theft51.38150.00%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Robbery20.69100.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.0742.11%
Anti-social behaviour76.1940.00%
Public order61.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.38500.00%
Shoplifting41.3833.33%
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 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.32-24.00%
Public order64.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3825.00%
Other theft31.15-72.73%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.46100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.07-7.41%
Other theft115.73266.67%
Public order62.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-63.64%
Shoplifting30.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.67-6.90%
Anti-social behaviour116.1922.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.520.00%
Shoplifting41.3833.33%
Other theft30.92-25.00%
Burglary30.690.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Public order30.69-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.677.41%
Anti-social behaviour96.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0620.00%
Other theft41.38-33.33%
Public order40.92-50.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.6950.00%
Burglary30.6950.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.23-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.11-3.57%
Public order86.1933.33%
Other theft61.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.38-33.33%
Robbery61.38500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.38-37.50%
Possession of weapons51.150.00%
Drugs41.15300.00%
Other crime40.92100.00%
Shoplifting30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.060.00%
Public order61.830.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Shoplifting30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime20.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202417
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202412
June 202411
May 202412
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202426
July 202430
June 202447
May 202425
April 202425
March 202427
February 202419
January 202425
December 202327
November 202329
October 202327
September 202328

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20242
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202418
July 202412
June 20243
May 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
January 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 2HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    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. Calvados Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wordsworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Blake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Shelley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Holway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Severn Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Keats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hamilton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. St Margarets Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leycroft Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Leycroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1