BARTON CLOSE, TA1 4RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 4RU

BARTON CLOSE, TA1 4RU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This TA1 4RU 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 4RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 4RU, encompassing approximately 2079 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 4RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Aylands Road with total crimes: 1

BARTON CLOSE, TA1 4RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences56.25-54.55%
Public order32.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.14120.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.29100.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.77-54.55%
Other theft22.400.00%
Public order20.96-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.470.00%
Public order55.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Burglary21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9837.50%
Other theft45.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.440.00%
Public order31.44200.00%
Bicycle theft11.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.85-16.67%
Bicycle theft22.400.00%
Public order10.96-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.54-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.37500.00%
Public order52.890.00%
Other theft32.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.44200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.7712.50%
Anti-social behaviour14.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.850.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7342.86%
Criminal damage and arson14.81-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.18-68.18%
Public order43.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.390.00%
Other theft310.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 20245
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 202310
November 20237
October 202322

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Aylands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1