TA1 2PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2PG

TA1 2PG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2PG 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 2PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2PG, encompassing approximately 1475 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TA1 2PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deane Gate Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Allington Close with total crimes: 1
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 1

TA1 2PG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.13300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.71100.00%
Shoplifting32.71-40.00%
Bicycle theft12.030.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.42100.00%
Vehicle crime22.71100.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5228.57%
Criminal damage and arson26.10-33.33%
Other crime11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-87.50%
Public order10.68-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.42133.33%
Public order64.75500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.070.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-62.50%
Public order12.03-50.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.42200.00%
Public order22.03-60.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.59140.00%
Public order58.1325.00%
Other theft13.390.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.1766.67%
Public order43.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Other crime21.36100.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.4625.00%
Vehicle crime23.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-75.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.710.00%
Public order22.710.00%
Other crime11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 202412
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Deane Gate Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Allington Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Newton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trent Meadow
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1