SOUTH STREET, TA1 3AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3AE

SOUTH STREET, TA1 3AE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.42 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3AE 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 3AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3AE, encompassing approximately 4873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (16.13% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)

TA1 3AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billet Street with total crimes: 12
  • East Reach with total crimes: 9
  • South Street with total crimes: 6

SOUTH STREET, TA1 3AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3616.4216.13%
Anti-social behaviour137.39-27.78%
Public order92.67-35.71%
Shoplifting81.85-72.41%
Criminal damage and arson41.64-50.00%
Robbery30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Other theft20.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.41100.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.190.00%
Shoplifting296.3652.63%
Anti-social behaviour185.955.88%
Public order143.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.870.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Robbery30.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.08-8.82%
Shoplifting196.3672.73%
Anti-social behaviour173.9041.67%
Public order103.4911.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.05100.00%
Other theft41.64-20.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.210.00%
Burglary10.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.21-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.62-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour126.98-7.69%
Shoplifting112.46-31.25%
Public order92.26-18.18%
Other theft51.85-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.1111.43%
Shoplifting168.0060.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.2818.18%
Public order112.6722.22%
Criminal damage and arson72.26-12.50%
Other theft71.44-30.00%
Drugs31.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3519.29-10.26%
Anti-social behaviour117.180.00%
Other theft102.26150.00%
Shoplifting102.05-9.09%
Public order92.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.8533.33%
Vehicle crime21.64-33.33%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Burglary20.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.0639.29%
Shoplifting118.0037.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.2610.00%
Public order92.2612.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.85200.00%
Other theft41.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2813.7521.74%
Anti-social behaviour105.75100.00%
Public order82.05-20.00%
Shoplifting81.64-11.11%
Other theft41.64-55.56%
Burglary30.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.41-80.00%
Drugs10.41-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.5721.05%
Public order104.7211.11%
Criminal damage and arson102.0511.11%
Other theft92.0550.00%
Shoplifting91.85-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.85-68.75%
Drugs41.03300.00%
Bicycle theft10.82-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.85-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour163.9033.33%
Shoplifting153.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.080.00%
Public order91.850.00%
Other theft61.8550.00%
Bicycle theft41.23100.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Burglary30.6250.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.4415.38%
Anti-social behaviour126.1671.43%
Shoplifting102.460.00%
Public order92.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.8550.00%
Other theft41.85-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-40.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.41-66.67%
Burglary20.410.00%
Robbery20.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.06-3.70%
Shoplifting105.34-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.05-63.16%
Bicycle theft61.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.23-45.45%
Public order61.2320.00%
Vehicle crime51.23-16.67%
Other theft51.0366.67%
Other crime51.03150.00%
Robbery41.03100.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Possession of weapons30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.540.00%
Shoplifting173.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.490.00%
Vehicle crime62.260.00%
Public order51.230.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Drugs30.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime20.410.00%
Theft from the person20.410.00%
Robbery20.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 398 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202431
July 202431
June 202434
May 202439
April 202435
March 202439
February 202428
January 202423
December 202319
November 202330
October 202326
September 202327

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 202410
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 202410
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 173 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202429
July 202419
June 202411
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 202315
November 202310
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202417
June 202412
May 202413
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 202316
November 202312
October 20237
September 202319

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 3AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Billet Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 6. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wordsworth Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. Blake Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Shelley Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Holway Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hill Head Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Haydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Gatehouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kings Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1