TA1 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5AX

TA1 5AX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.11 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5AX, encompassing approximately 1216 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Aylands Road with total crimes: 1
  • Falcon Court with total crimes: 1

TA1 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.29100.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.40500.00%
Public order24.93100.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.29-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.58-33.33%
Public order11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aylands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Falcon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1