TA1 3NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3NY

TA1 3NY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.60 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3NY 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 3NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3NY, encompassing approximately 1949 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-55.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)

TA1 3NY 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

TA1 3NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3063.60-55.22%
Violence and sexual offences2715.39-15.62%
Public order2313.859.52%
Anti-social behaviour2111.80-34.38%
Criminal damage and arson710.7740.00%
Other theft53.59-44.44%
Burglary42.56100.00%
Robbery42.05100.00%
Bicycle theft32.0550.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6791.2981.08%
Violence and sexual offences3234.36-34.69%
Anti-social behaviour3216.4145.45%
Public order2116.41-8.70%
Other theft910.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.62-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.560.00%
Burglary22.05-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.03100.00%
Robbery21.03-33.33%
Drugs11.030.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4982.5728.95%
Shoplifting3725.1327.59%
Public order2318.9827.78%
Anti-social behaviour2211.80-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson1211.2833.33%
Burglary66.15500.00%
Other theft63.0850.00%
Robbery33.08-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.540.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3868.7211.76%
Shoplifting2919.49-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour2314.879.52%
Public order1811.8028.57%
Criminal damage and arson99.2328.57%
Robbery54.6266.67%
Other theft42.5633.33%
Vehicle crime22.05100.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Burglary11.03-83.33%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3464.623.03%
Shoplifting3417.44-2.86%
Anti-social behaviour2117.44-34.38%
Public order1410.7755.56%
Criminal damage and arson77.18-53.33%
Burglary63.5920.00%
Robbery33.0850.00%
Other theft31.54-57.14%
Other crime11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3572.8312.90%
Violence and sexual offences3317.95-5.71%
Anti-social behaviour3216.92-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson1516.41114.29%
Public order97.69-50.00%
Other theft74.62-12.50%
Burglary53.590.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Robbery21.54-33.33%
Other crime11.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3576.9329.63%
Anti-social behaviour3417.9525.93%
Shoplifting3117.44-29.55%
Public order1815.9080.00%
Other theft89.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.1075.00%
Burglary53.59400.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Robbery31.540.00%
Bicycle theft21.54-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4465.6591.30%
Anti-social behaviour2722.57200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2713.8550.00%
Public order1013.850.00%
Other theft85.13700.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.1033.33%
Bicycle theft42.050.00%
Possession of weapons22.05100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2335.39-32.35%
Violence and sexual offences1811.80-10.00%
Public order109.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.13-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.62-50.00%
Theft from the person21.54100.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.51-85.71%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3450.776.25%
Violence and sexual offences2017.445.26%
Anti-social behaviour1110.26-42.11%
Public order105.6425.00%
Other theft75.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.59-33.33%
Drugs33.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Theft from the person11.03-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3252.31-21.95%
Anti-social behaviour1916.4158.33%
Violence and sexual offences199.74-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson99.74350.00%
Public order84.62-33.33%
Other theft74.10133.33%
Theft from the person23.59100.00%
Bicycle theft21.03-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.03-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4159.49-30.51%
Violence and sexual offences2821.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1214.36-45.45%
Public order126.1550.00%
Bicycle theft106.15900.00%
Other theft35.13-50.00%
Burglary21.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-80.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5978.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences3530.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour2217.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.280.00%
Public order85.130.00%
Other theft64.100.00%
Burglary53.080.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202423
June 202418
May 202414
April 20249
March 202418
February 202410
January 202410
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 20249
May 20247
April 202415
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202467
July 202437
June 202429
May 202434
April 202435
March 202431
February 202444
January 202423
December 202334
November 202332
October 202341
September 202359

A total of 395 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202432
July 202449
June 202438
May 202434
April 202433
March 202435
February 202427
January 202418
December 202320
November 202319
October 202328
September 202335

A total of 285 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202432
July 202422
June 202423
May 202421
April 202432
March 202434
February 202427
January 20249
December 202311
November 202319
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 3NY 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. Taunton Bus Station
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mount Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mary Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Shuttern
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Fons George Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Georges Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1