SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, TA1 2HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2HY

SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, TA1 2HY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2HY 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 2HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2HY, encompassing approximately 3523 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA1 2HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Road with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity Road with total crimes: 5
  • Calvados Road with total crimes: 4

SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, TA1 2HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.0846.67%
Public order56.24-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.42300.00%
Other theft11.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.38-6.25%
Public order74.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8145.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In June 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 offences115.1122.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-50.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.9628.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.55200.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.97-30.00%
Public order21.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-80.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.84150.00%
Public order51.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft54.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.420.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.54-35.71%
Other theft32.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202415
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Calvados Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Dunkleys Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Keats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1