WELLINGTON ROAD, TA1 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5AW

WELLINGTON ROAD, TA1 5AW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5AW, encompassing approximately 1861 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 5AW area, explore the TA1 5AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA1 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Osborne Way with total crimes: 2

WELLINGTON ROAD, TA1 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.7520.00%
Public order53.22400.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6933.33%
Shoplifting32.15-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.3650.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.22-42.86%
Robbery42.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.61-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.670.00%
Shoplifting43.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.15-33.33%
Public order11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.67-12.50%
Shoplifting53.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.54-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.51166.67%
Public order64.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In February 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 behaviour36.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.91-20.00%
Shoplifting32.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.91150.00%
Public order22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.37-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.82120.00%
Public order35.91-25.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.220.00%
Public order42.690.00%
Other theft32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
January 20243
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 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
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Osborne Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Aylands Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Osborne Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bruford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Compass Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cann Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Castle Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tangier
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tatham Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1