TA1 3PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3PU

TA1 3PU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 150 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.93 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3PU 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 3PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3PU, encompassing approximately 2275 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-51.47% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (-6.67% decrease)

TA1 3PU 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 3PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3365.93-51.47%
Violence and sexual offences3314.50-15.38%
Public order2814.50-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour2712.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.8728.57%
Other theft83.96-20.00%
Burglary43.5233.33%
Robbery41.76100.00%
Bicycle theft31.7650.00%
Drugs11.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6889.2365.85%
Violence and sexual offences3929.89-32.76%
Anti-social behaviour3617.1433.33%
Public order3015.8211.11%
Other theft1013.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.40-46.15%
Burglary33.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Robbery20.88-60.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5881.7541.46%
Shoplifting4125.4917.14%
Public order2718.0228.57%
Anti-social behaviour2711.878.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.8744.44%
Burglary65.710.00%
Other theft62.640.00%
Robbery52.64-44.44%
Bicycle theft12.200.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4166.810.00%
Shoplifting3518.02-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour2515.38-3.85%
Public order2110.9931.25%
Criminal damage and arson99.23-18.18%
Robbery93.96200.00%
Other theft63.960.00%
Other crime22.64100.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4167.250.00%
Shoplifting3818.02-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour2616.70-23.53%
Public order1611.4377.78%
Criminal damage and arson117.03-35.29%
Other theft64.83-25.00%
Burglary52.640.00%
Vehicle crime42.200.00%
Robbery31.7650.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4271.6416.67%
Violence and sexual offences4118.46-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour3418.02-2.86%
Criminal damage and arson1714.94112.50%
Public order97.47-52.63%
Other theft83.96-11.11%
Burglary53.520.00%
Vehicle crime42.2033.33%
Robbery21.76-33.33%
Other crime10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4273.4020.00%
Shoplifting3618.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour3515.8220.69%
Public order1915.3858.33%
Other theft98.3512.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.9633.33%
Burglary53.52150.00%
Vehicle crime32.2050.00%
Bicycle theft31.32-25.00%
Robbery31.320.00%
Possession of weapons11.32-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4564.6145.16%
Violence and sexual offences3519.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.38222.22%
Public order1212.759.09%
Other theft85.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.5250.00%
Bicycle theft42.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3140.00-8.82%
Violence and sexual offences2513.63-10.71%
Public order1110.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.96-42.86%
Robbery41.76300.00%
Other theft41.76-42.86%
Theft from the person21.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3449.236.25%
Violence and sexual offences2814.943.70%
Anti-social behaviour1212.31-40.00%
Public order115.2722.22%
Criminal damage and arson74.83-22.22%
Other theft73.08-22.22%
Bicycle theft33.080.00%
Burglary31.32200.00%
Drugs31.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Theft from the person10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3251.43-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences2714.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.8742.86%
Public order98.79-43.75%
Other theft93.96125.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.96350.00%
Bicycle theft33.96-75.00%
Theft from the person21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-66.67%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4460.22-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences3619.34-5.26%
Public order1615.8260.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.03-46.15%
Bicycle theft126.151100.00%
Other theft45.27-63.64%
Possession of weapons31.76200.00%
Burglary21.32-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-86.67%
Drugs10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.44-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6076.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences3826.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour2616.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1511.430.00%
Other theft116.590.00%
Public order104.830.00%
Burglary54.400.00%
Other crime22.200.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202430
July 202427
June 202421
May 202416
April 20249
March 202419
February 202412
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202417
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 539 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202468
July 202441
June 202435
May 202438
April 202442
March 202436
February 202445
January 202431
December 202334
November 202332
October 202344
September 202360

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202439
July 202458
June 202441
May 202441
April 202441
March 202442
February 202435
January 202425
December 202328
November 202327
October 202336
September 202338

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
July 202427
June 202425
May 202426
April 202434
March 202435
February 202429
January 20249
December 202312
November 202320
October 202314
September 202326

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 202312
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
February 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 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 3PU 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. Foundry Road
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Magdalene Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Mount Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tangier
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Mansfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Mary Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 17. Middle Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Shuttern
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Tower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1