PARKFIELD DRIVE, TA1 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5BY

PARKFIELD DRIVE, TA1 5BY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5BY, encompassing approximately 1875 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3

PARKFIELD DRIVE, TA1 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.60-50.00%
Public order34.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Other theft11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.9360.00%
Public order48.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.06-16.67%
Other theft25.330.00%
Public order21.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.46-7.69%
Public order66.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.46116.67%
Other theft46.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.600.00%
Public order31.6050.00%
Bicycle theft21.60-33.33%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.6020.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.20-40.00%
Bicycle theft33.200.00%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.33-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.33400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.670.00%
Public order42.13300.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1337.50%
Criminal damage and arson45.860.00%
Public order12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.260.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.46-11.11%
Other theft24.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.20-59.09%
Public order44.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

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 offences2217.06340.00%
Other theft311.73200.00%
Bicycle theft21.60-33.33%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.000.00%
Bicycle theft32.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 20246
March 202410
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202322
September 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 5BY 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. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Musgrove Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Aylands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1