UPPER HIGH STREET, TA1 3PX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.74 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3PX 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 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3PX, encompassing approximately 1887 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 66.74 | -55.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 15.89 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 23 | 14.30 | 9.52% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 12.18 | -31.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 11.65 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.71 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.65 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.12 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.12 | 100.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 67 | 93.76 | 81.08% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 35.49 | -34.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 17.48 | 45.45% |
| Public order | 21 | 16.95 | -8.70% |
| Other theft | 9 | 11.12 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.77 | -58.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.53 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 85.81 | 31.58% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 26.49 | 27.59% |
| Public order | 23 | 19.60 | 27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 12.18 | -4.35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 11.65 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 6.36 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.18 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.18 | -40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 70.98 | 11.76% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 20.13 | -14.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 15.36 | 9.52% |
| Public order | 18 | 12.18 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.53 | 28.57% |
| Robbery | 5 | 4.77 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.65 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.12 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.06 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 66.74 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 18.01 | -2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 18.01 | -34.38% |
| Public order | 14 | 11.12 | 55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.42 | -53.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.71 | 20.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 3.18 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.59 | -57.14% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 75.75 | 12.90% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 18.54 | -2.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 18.01 | -8.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 16.95 | 87.50% |
| Public order | 9 | 7.95 | -55.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.77 | -12.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.71 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.59 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 81.58 | 29.63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 18.54 | 29.63% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 18.54 | -29.55% |
| Public order | 20 | 16.42 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 10.59 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.24 | 400.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 44 | 67.80 | 91.30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 23.31 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 14.30 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 14.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.30 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.24 | 33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 2.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.12 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 36.55 | -32.35% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 12.18 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 10 | 9.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.30 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.77 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -85.71% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 53.50 | 6.25% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 18.01 | 10.53% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 11.12 | -40.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.36 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.30 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.71 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.59 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 55.09 | -21.95% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 16.95 | 66.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 10.59 | -32.14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 10.06 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.77 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.24 | 133.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 3.71 | -70.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 41 | 61.45 | -30.51% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 21.72 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 14.83 | -45.45% |
| Public order | 12 | 6.36 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 6.36 | 900.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 5.30 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.59 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.06 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.53 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 59 | 81.58 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 31.25 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 18.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 11.65 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.24 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 186 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 23 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 20 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 30 |
| August 2024 | 67 |
| July 2024 | 37 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 31 |
| February 2024 | 44 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 34 |
| November 2023 | 32 |
| October 2023 | 41 |
| September 2023 | 59 |
A total of 399 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 27 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 50 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 34 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 18 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 35 |
A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 22 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 12 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 3PX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 25 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 19 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |