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

Overview of Crime in TA1 2HZ

SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, TA1 2HZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.03 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2HZ, encompassing approximately 3444 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

TA1 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lisieux Way with total crimes: 7
  • Byron Road with total crimes: 5
  • Calvados Road with total crimes: 4

SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, TA1 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.810.00%
Public order52.03-54.55%
Other theft21.450.00%
Robbery20.58-33.33%
Shoplifting20.58-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.32-16.67%
Public order114.350.00%
Shoplifting63.190.00%
Robbery31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.230.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.550.00%
Public order43.48-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.139.09%
Public order63.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74300.00%
Burglary31.160.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.2310.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-60.00%
Public order20.58-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%

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 offences107.84-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.90150.00%
Public order51.45400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.9422.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3912.50%
Other theft42.61300.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58100.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.94-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.52-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences167.26166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.6550.00%
Shoplifting30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202418
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 202410
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
October 202316
September 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 2HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lisieux Way
    Total7
    Robbery2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    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. Haywood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lower Holway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hartley Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dunkleys Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Keats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1