EAST STREET, TA1 3LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3LS

EAST STREET, TA1 3LS, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.94 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3LS 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 3LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3LS, encompassing approximately 3914 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 3LS area, explore the TA1 3LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-59.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-18.92% decrease)

TA1 3LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • North Street with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

EAST STREET, TA1 3LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.94-15.09%
Shoplifting3311.49-59.76%
Anti-social behaviour308.43-18.92%
Public order287.66-3.45%
Other theft97.15-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson92.30-25.00%
Robbery52.3025.00%
Bicycle theft41.28100.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8261.3164.00%
Violence and sexual offences5320.95-7.02%
Anti-social behaviour3713.54-2.63%
Public order299.45-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson127.41-20.00%
Other theft113.0737.50%
Robbery42.810.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Burglary20.77-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other crime20.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5753.6411.76%
Shoplifting5014.5661.29%
Anti-social behaviour3812.7740.74%
Public order329.7188.24%
Criminal damage and arson158.1736.36%
Other theft83.83-20.00%
Burglary42.040.00%
Robbery41.02-20.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5141.38-7.27%
Shoplifting3113.03-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour277.9212.50%
Public order176.90-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson114.3410.00%
Other theft102.8166.67%
Robbery52.5566.67%
Vehicle crime41.280.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5544.4514.58%
Shoplifting3914.055.41%
Anti-social behaviour249.96-25.00%
Public order186.1328.57%
Criminal damage and arson104.60-33.33%
Other theft62.55-53.85%
Burglary51.53-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.28-20.00%
Robbery31.0250.00%
Bicycle theft30.7750.00%
Drugs30.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.77100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.26-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4845.72-5.88%
Shoplifting3712.262.78%
Anti-social behaviour329.45-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson158.1766.67%
Public order143.83-12.50%
Other theft133.5830.00%
Burglary73.3275.00%
Vehicle crime51.7925.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Robbery20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5144.7010.87%
Shoplifting3613.03-23.40%
Anti-social behaviour369.2056.52%
Public order169.2023.08%
Other theft104.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.5580.00%
Vehicle crime42.30300.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4738.8362.07%
Violence and sexual offences4612.016.98%
Anti-social behaviour2311.7591.67%
Public order135.88-18.75%
Other theft53.32-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-61.54%
Burglary41.280.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Drugs20.51-33.33%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.1943.33%
Shoplifting2910.98-25.64%
Public order167.4160.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.0962.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.32-42.86%
Other theft63.07-33.33%
Drugs31.5350.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Robbery20.51100.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3936.0211.43%
Violence and sexual offences309.96-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour217.66-27.59%
Public order105.36-23.08%
Burglary102.55400.00%
Other theft92.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.30-38.46%
Bicycle theft52.0425.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%
Drugs20.51100.00%
Robbery10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4741.6427.03%
Shoplifting3512.01-18.60%
Anti-social behaviour298.9452.63%
Criminal damage and arson137.41160.00%
Public order133.32-27.78%
Other theft83.32-11.11%
Vehicle crime52.04-16.67%
Bicycle theft41.28-69.23%
Robbery31.020.00%
Theft from the person20.77100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4341.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences3710.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.450.00%
Public order184.850.00%
Bicycle theft134.600.00%
Other theft93.320.00%
Vehicle crime62.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.530.00%
Possession of weapons41.280.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202313

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 202410
May 20246
April 202413
March 202410
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202432
June 202417
May 202418
April 202414
March 202416
February 202413
January 202416
December 202310
November 202313
October 202318

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202453
July 202457
June 202451
May 202455
April 202448
March 202451
February 202446
January 202443
December 202330
November 202347
October 202337

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202415
June 202411
May 202410
April 202415
March 20249
February 20245
January 202413
December 20238
November 202313
October 20235

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 501 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202482
July 202450
June 202431
May 202439
April 202437
March 202436
February 202447
January 202429
December 202339
November 202335
October 202343

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202437
July 202438
June 202427
May 202424
April 202432
March 202436
February 202423
January 202412
December 202321
November 202329
October 202319

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. North Street
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting8
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Billet Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Paul Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Corporation Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. East Reach
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Duke Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Mount Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. St Augustine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Hill Head Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Mary Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 20. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 21. Haydon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Gatehouse Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Victoria Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Priory Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Wilfred Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stephen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Eastbourne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1