THE OAKS, TA1 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2QX

THE OAKS, TA1 2QX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.45 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2QX, encompassing approximately 2854 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurel Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 1

THE OAKS, TA1 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.45-20.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.75-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.2542.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.8540.00%
Public order12.450.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.15-37.50%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.80-60.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.75-28.57%
Public order21.75100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.50-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.500.00%
Other theft12.80-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences84.55166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Laurel Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Mulberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Harp Chase
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dunkleys Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1