HOVELAND CRESCENT, TA1 5DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5DF

HOVELAND CRESCENT, TA1 5DF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.17 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5DF 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 5DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5DF, encompassing approximately 2325 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hospital with total crimes: 4
  • Pitts Close with total crimes: 2

HOVELAND CRESCENT, TA1 5DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.87-50.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson42.580.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.59300.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3362.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.59-37.50%
Public order32.15200.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.440.00%
Bicycle theft23.44100.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72300.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.0377.78%
Burglary16.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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 offences96.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8750.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.319.09%
Criminal damage and arson25.16-33.33%
Other theft20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.46-42.11%
Public order44.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.90216.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.1750.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Bicycle theft20.86100.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202413
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 202311
October 202319
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pitts Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Wiltshire Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Galmington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Southwood Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Trevett Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longmead Way
    Total1
    Public order1