ALMA STREET, TA1 3AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3AJ

ALMA STREET, TA1 3AJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 87 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.20 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3AJ 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 3AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3AJ, encompassing approximately 4531 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-17.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-60.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

TA1 3AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billet Street with total crimes: 12
  • Paul Street with total crimes: 9
  • East Reach with total crimes: 9

ALMA STREET, TA1 3AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.20-17.14%
Shoplifting196.40-60.42%
Anti-social behaviour124.19-42.86%
Public order102.65-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-37.50%
Other theft31.10-50.00%
Robbery30.6650.00%
Bicycle theft20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44100.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4830.0141.18%
Violence and sexual offences3510.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.7216.67%
Public order114.63-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.43-33.33%
Other theft61.7720.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3424.4936.00%
Violence and sexual offences287.50-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour186.1828.57%
Public order123.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.65140.00%
Other theft52.65-16.67%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.40-32.56%
Shoplifting256.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.5216.67%
Public order83.09-38.46%
Other theft61.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.10100.00%
Robbery30.88200.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4326.0416.22%
Shoplifting259.4938.89%
Public order135.5218.18%
Anti-social behaviour122.87-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.650.00%
Other theft41.77-63.64%
Burglary30.8850.00%
Drugs30.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.22-50.00%
Theft from the person10.22-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3724.9312.12%
Shoplifting188.165.88%
Anti-social behaviour163.976.67%
Other theft113.5337.50%
Public order112.4357.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.4333.33%
Vehicle crime31.77-25.00%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.7413.79%
Shoplifting177.2821.43%
Anti-social behaviour153.757.14%
Other theft83.31166.67%
Public order71.77-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.54200.00%
Vehicle crime41.32300.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.87-9.38%
Shoplifting146.40-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour143.09250.00%
Public order103.09-28.57%
Burglary42.210.00%
Bicycle theft30.88200.00%
Other theft30.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.2068.42%
Shoplifting177.06-26.09%
Public order143.7555.56%
Criminal damage and arson103.0925.00%
Other theft62.21-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.32-76.47%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Bicycle theft10.66-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences195.08-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour174.190.00%
Public order93.75-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson81.990.00%
Other theft71.7775.00%
Burglary51.54400.00%
Bicycle theft41.10100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.3928.00%
Shoplifting237.06-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour175.0870.00%
Public order113.7557.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.4333.33%
Other theft41.77-20.00%
Vehicle crime30.88-50.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-77.78%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.22-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2723.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences255.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.520.00%
Bicycle theft92.210.00%
Public order71.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.540.00%
Vehicle crime61.320.00%
Other theft51.320.00%
Robbery31.100.00%
Other crime30.660.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 20248
May 202413
April 202411
March 20247
February 202410
January 202414
December 20239
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202435
July 202428
June 202429
May 202443
April 202437
March 202433
February 202429
January 202432
December 202319
November 202332
October 202325

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 202411
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 202412
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 290 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202448
July 202434
June 202425
May 202425
April 202418
March 202417
February 202414
January 202417
December 202323
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202418
June 202414
May 202412
April 202416
March 202415
February 202414
January 20244
December 202317
November 202317
October 202310

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Billet Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Paul Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Trinity Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 7. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Mitre Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 11. St Augustine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Hill Head Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Haydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Gatehouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kings Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Stephen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1