TA1 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5AB

TA1 5AB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5AB 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 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5AB, encompassing approximately 950 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillards with total crimes: 4
  • Hamwood with total crimes: 3
  • Falcon Court with total crimes: 1

TA1 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.5775.00%
Public order27.36-33.33%
Other theft12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.21-40.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Burglary13.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.88150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.2666.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.26200.00%
Public order33.160.00%
Other theft13.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.42-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Public order11.05-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.68250.00%
Public order37.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.16-70.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.52100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In February 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 offences57.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.47-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.26100.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.420.00%
Other theft16.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.73-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.310.00%
Other theft23.160.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.52300.00%
Public order18.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.210.00%
Burglary22.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Gillards
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hamwood
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Falcon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silk Mills Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Smithy
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1