CORPORATION STREET, TA1 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 4AW

CORPORATION STREET, TA1 4AW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 208 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 88.97 per 1,000 population. This TA1 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 4AW, encompassing approximately 2337 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 4AW area, explore the TA1 4AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (65.85% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)

TA1 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 52
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21

CORPORATION STREET, TA1 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6888.9765.85%
Violence and sexual offences4229.09-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour3517.9729.63%
Public order3114.970.00%
Other theft1013.2642.86%
Criminal damage and arson84.28-38.46%
Vehicle crime43.420.00%
Burglary31.71-40.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Robbery20.86-60.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5780.8435.71%
Shoplifting4124.3817.14%
Public order3117.5447.62%
Anti-social behaviour2713.268.00%
Criminal damage and arson1311.5585.71%
Other theft75.56-12.50%
Burglary52.990.00%
Robbery52.14-44.44%
Bicycle theft12.140.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4265.45-4.55%
Shoplifting3517.97-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour2514.970.00%
Public order2110.6931.25%
Robbery98.98200.00%
Other theft83.8560.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.42-22.22%
Other crime22.99100.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4465.870.00%
Shoplifting3818.82-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour2516.25-28.57%
Public order1610.6960.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.84-47.06%
Burglary53.850.00%
Vehicle crime52.1466.67%
Other theft52.14-44.44%
Robbery32.1450.00%
Bicycle theft21.280.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4471.8610.00%
Shoplifting4218.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour3517.9712.90%
Criminal damage and arson1714.97142.86%
Public order107.27-47.37%
Other theft94.280.00%
Burglary53.85-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.140.00%
Robbery21.28-33.33%
Other crime10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4069.3017.65%
Shoplifting3617.11-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour3115.406.90%
Public order1913.2646.15%
Other theft98.1312.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.8540.00%
Burglary62.99200.00%
Vehicle crime32.5750.00%
Bicycle theft31.28-25.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4562.4566.67%
Violence and sexual offences3419.2513.33%
Anti-social behaviour2914.54222.22%
Public order1312.4030.00%
Other theft85.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4225.00%
Bicycle theft42.140.00%
Possession of weapons21.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs10.86-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3040.210.00%
Shoplifting2712.83-20.59%
Public order1011.55-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.28-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.85-42.86%
Robbery41.71300.00%
Other theft41.71-33.33%
Drugs31.710.00%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3449.626.25%
Violence and sexual offences3014.5430.43%
Public order1212.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.13-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson75.13-30.00%
Burglary62.99500.00%
Other theft62.57-33.33%
Drugs32.570.00%
Bicycle theft21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Theft from the person10.86-50.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3249.19-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences2313.69-39.47%
Anti-social behaviour229.8446.67%
Criminal damage and arson109.41400.00%
Other theft94.2850.00%
Public order83.85-52.94%
Bicycle theft33.42-72.73%
Theft from the person21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.86-66.67%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4460.74-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences3818.82-7.32%
Public order1716.2554.55%
Anti-social behaviour157.27-40.00%
Bicycle theft116.421000.00%
Other theft64.71-45.45%
Possession of weapons32.57200.00%
Burglary21.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-86.67%
Drugs10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.43-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6077.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences4125.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour2517.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson1510.690.00%
Public order116.420.00%
Other theft114.710.00%
Burglary54.710.00%
Vehicle crime42.140.00%
Theft from the person31.710.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20249
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202457
June 202442
May 202444
April 202444
March 202440
February 202434
January 202430
December 202330
November 202323
October 202338
September 202341

A total of 199 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202431
June 202421
May 202416
April 202410
March 202419
February 202413
January 202410
December 202312
November 20238
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202413
June 20247
May 20249
April 202417
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 20232
September 202315

A total of 502 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202468
July 202441
June 202435
May 202438
April 202442
March 202436
February 202445
January 202427
December 202334
November 202332
October 202344
September 202360

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202427
June 202425
May 202425
April 202435
March 202431
February 202429
January 20249
December 202312
November 202322
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 4AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. North Street
    Total52
    Shoplifting26
    Anti-social behaviour11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total21
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Paul Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Billet Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Magdalene Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total10
    Public order5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 8. Taunton Bus Station
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Foundry Road
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lower Middle Street
    Total6
    Public order4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tower Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Osborne Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. St Georges Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tower Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 18. Tangier Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Sheldon Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Compass Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cann Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Guildford Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Mary Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Middle Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Greenbrook Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Nightclub
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Coal Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper Wood Street
    Total1
    Other theft1