DUNKLEYS WAY, TA1 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2LX

DUNKLEYS WAY, TA1 2LX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2LX, encompassing approximately 3109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Road with total crimes: 5
  • Laurel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Broughton Close with total crimes: 2

DUNKLEYS WAY, TA1 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7266.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.82300.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.15-35.71%
Public order32.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0727.27%
Criminal damage and arson34.5050.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Public order10.32-50.00%

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 offences116.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.82-60.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.1125.00%
Drugs14.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6871.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.860.00%
Public order41.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.11-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.82100.00%
Other theft23.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.86-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.1580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20246
April 202415
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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 2LX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Laurel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Broughton Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Holway Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Haywood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lower Holway Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hartley Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hornbeam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dunkleys Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Keats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1