KINGS CLOSE, TA1 3XP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 3XP

KINGS CLOSE, TA1 3XP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.09 per 1,000 population. This TA1 3XP 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 3XP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 3XP, encompassing approximately 1713 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 3XP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hill Head Close with total crimes: 5
  • Holway Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

KINGS CLOSE, TA1 3XP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0966.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.92-66.67%
Public order10.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7550.00%
Public order11.750.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0060.00%
Possession of weapons14.670.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.000.00%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.840.00%
Public order32.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.1766.67%
Public order42.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.090.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.4250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.7550.00%
Other theft21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.000.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Other theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Other crime11.750.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hill Head Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Holway Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1