EASTLEIGH ROAD, TA1 2YE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 2YE

EASTLEIGH ROAD, TA1 2YE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This TA1 2YE 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 2YE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 2YE, encompassing approximately 4628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

TA1 2YE Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Reach with total crimes: 9
  • South Street with total crimes: 6
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 6

EASTLEIGH ROAD, TA1 2YE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.0442.31%
Anti-social behaviour107.99-23.08%
Public order72.16-56.25%
Other theft41.510.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.43-87.50%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.23-18.75%
Public order165.6260.00%
Shoplifting163.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour133.46-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8120.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Other crime20.86-60.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.58-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour206.9166.67%
Shoplifting124.321100.00%
Public order102.5966.67%
Other crime52.16400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3815.1235.71%
Anti-social behaviour128.210.00%
Public order62.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-16.67%
Other theft31.08-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.22-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.1221.74%
Anti-social behaviour126.05100.00%
Public order82.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.7320.00%
Shoplifting51.300.00%
Other theft41.08-55.56%
Drugs30.860.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.31-28.12%
Other theft94.97350.00%
Public order61.9420.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-16.67%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Robbery20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3212.7552.38%
Criminal damage and arson66.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.30-14.29%
Public order51.30-37.50%
Other theft21.080.00%
Theft from the person20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.7231.25%
Public order84.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.7340.00%
Other theft21.51-83.33%
Shoplifting20.43100.00%
Robbery20.430.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.10-15.79%
Other theft123.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.5980.00%
Public order71.94133.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.51-64.29%
Drugs31.08200.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.22-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.31-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour144.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.02-16.67%
Other theft41.080.00%
Shoplifting40.8633.33%
Other crime30.860.00%
Public order30.65-25.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.754.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.16200.00%
Other theft41.30-42.86%
Public order40.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Shoplifting30.6550.00%
Robbery10.65-85.71%
Burglary10.22-50.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.638.70%
Anti-social behaviour105.400.00%
Other theft72.16133.33%
Robbery71.51600.00%
Public order61.5150.00%
Possession of weapons51.300.00%
Other crime41.0833.33%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Drugs30.65200.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.43-75.00%
Shoplifting20.43-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.160.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime30.860.00%
Other theft30.650.00%
Other crime30.650.00%
Shoplifting30.650.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202426
July 202432
June 202438
May 202428
April 202423
March 202432
February 202421
January 202416
December 202319
November 202326
October 202325
September 202323

A total of 135 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202420
June 202412
May 202412
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 202310
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 202412
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202416
July 202412
June 20241
May 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Byron Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Wordsworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Blake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Shelley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shakespeare Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holway Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Holway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hill Head Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Haydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Somerset Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Milton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Keats Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Ruskin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Leycroft Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Leycroft Road
    Total1
    Public order1