TA1 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5DB

TA1 5DB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5DB, encompassing approximately 2177 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA1 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

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

TA1 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.02-50.00%
Public order44.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.7081.82%
Public order49.19100.00%
Shoplifting21.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.10-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.05200.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Public order20.92-66.67%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.70-11.76%
Public order66.8950.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.9154.55%
Anti-social behaviour67.81-25.00%
Public order42.76100.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Bicycle theft20.92-33.33%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.86-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.05100.00%
Bicycle theft33.67200.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-87.50%
Robbery10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.24-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.51700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67100.00%
Other theft41.84300.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.7344.44%
Anti-social behaviour25.97100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Other theft10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.89-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1350.00%
Other theft11.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences107.35-9.09%
Other theft24.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1110.56-47.62%
Public order55.05150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Other theft10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.650.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.92-33.33%
Drugs10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202420
July 202411
June 202415
May 202417
April 202411
March 202412
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202321
September 20237

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 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
March 20241
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 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 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
February 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 5DB 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. Trevett Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lavender Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Musgrove Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Galmington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Galmington Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1