GORDON ROAD, TA1 3AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3AU

GORDON ROAD, TA1 3AU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 116 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.33 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA1 postcode area, which has experienced 636 crimes and a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA1 3AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3AU, encompassing approximately 4972 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)

TA1 3AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Reach with total crimes: 28
  • Billet Street with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

GORDON ROAD, TA1 3AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.33-2.94%
Shoplifting296.6452.63%
Anti-social behaviour195.83-13.64%
Public order143.8240.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.820.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Robbery30.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.71-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour226.8457.14%
Shoplifting194.4272.73%
Public order103.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.01100.00%
Other theft41.61-20.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Burglary10.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.20-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.29-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour147.247.69%
Shoplifting112.82-31.25%
Public order102.21-9.09%
Other theft52.01-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.01-42.86%
Bicycle theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

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 offences3919.910.00%
Shoplifting167.8460.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.2218.18%
Public order112.61-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.21-12.50%
Other theft71.41-30.00%
Drugs31.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%
Robbery10.20-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3920.510.00%
Public order127.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour112.410.00%
Other theft102.21100.00%
Shoplifting102.01-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.0133.33%
Vehicle crime21.61-33.33%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

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 offences3918.1034.48%
Shoplifting117.8437.50%
Anti-social behaviour112.2110.00%
Public order92.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.81200.00%
Other theft51.2125.00%
Vehicle crime31.01200.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Robbery20.40100.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.8820.83%
Anti-social behaviour105.83100.00%
Public order82.01-20.00%
Shoplifting81.61-11.11%
Other theft41.61-55.56%
Burglary30.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.40-81.82%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.8322.22%
Public order102.210.00%
Other theft92.0150.00%
Shoplifting91.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.81-70.59%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft10.60-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.30-39.39%
Anti-social behaviour174.0230.77%
Shoplifting153.4250.00%
Public order103.0211.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.01-10.00%
Other theft61.8150.00%
Bicycle theft41.21100.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Burglary30.6050.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.1026.92%
Anti-social behaviour136.6418.18%
Shoplifting102.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.0166.67%
Public order92.0112.50%
Other theft41.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.80-50.00%
Drugs20.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.40-71.43%
Burglary20.400.00%
Robbery20.40-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.91-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour115.23-42.11%
Shoplifting102.21-41.18%
Public order82.0160.00%
Bicycle theft71.610.00%
Vehicle crime61.410.00%
Other theft61.21100.00%
Robbery61.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.21-45.45%
Other crime61.21200.00%
Possession of weapons61.210.00%
Drugs41.21100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour195.830.00%
Shoplifting173.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.420.00%
Vehicle crime62.210.00%
Public order51.210.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime20.400.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Drugs20.400.00%
Robbery20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202433
July 202434
June 202436
May 202439
April 202439
March 202439
February 202429
January 202424
December 202320
November 202333
October 202326
September 202329

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202422
June 202414
May 202413
April 202411
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 202317
November 202313
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
January 202411
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20236

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. East Reach
    Total28
    Shoplifting16
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Billet Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Duke Street
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Eastbourne Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Alfred Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hill Head Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 9. Northleigh Road
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 10. Victoria Gate
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Mansfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Haydon Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Somerset Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Wordsworth Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Gloucester Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Theaks Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Mitre Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. Blake Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Viney Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Eastleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Southleigh Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Holway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Trinity Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Silver Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Tancred Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gordon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brooke Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Shelley Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1