TA1 2UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2UH

TA1 2UH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.38 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2UH 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 2UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2UH, encompassing approximately 1553 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

TA1 2UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Gate with total crimes: 9
  • Deane Gate Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Bridgwater Road with total crimes: 3

TA1 2UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1117.3822.22%
Shoplifting57.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.22-42.86%
Public order22.57-33.33%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.7916.67%
Shoplifting54.51-37.50%
Public order33.22200.00%
Other theft11.93-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.15-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.8650.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-66.67%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.0222.22%
Shoplifting47.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57100.00%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.52-18.18%
Bicycle theft25.790.00%
Public order21.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-85.71%
Drugs10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.1037.50%
Public order107.08900.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.51-20.00%
Shoplifting32.5750.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.15150.00%
Shoplifting23.22-50.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.3811.11%
Anti-social behaviour56.4425.00%
Shoplifting43.220.00%
Public order32.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.73-18.18%
Public order55.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2233.33%
Shoplifting42.57300.00%
Other theft22.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.1622.22%
Public order47.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.57-40.00%
Shoplifting11.93-92.31%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1324.46550.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7966.67%
Public order43.220.00%
Other crime32.57200.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.59-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Drugs31.930.00%
Shoplifting21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences912.870.00%
Public order35.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 202410
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 20234
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 202313
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heron Gate
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Deane Gate Avenue
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bridgwater Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laxton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Raps Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Allington Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Derwent Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1