TA1 5FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5FE

TA1 5FE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.70 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5FE 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 5FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5FE, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA1 5FE area, explore the TA1 5FE 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 (-57.89% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA1 5FE 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 5FE 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.70-57.89%
Public order43.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.9690.00%
Public order48.84100.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Burglary10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.84-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson34.65200.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Public order20.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.49-7.14%
Public order66.0550.00%
Burglary22.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.51-25.00%
Public order42.79300.00%
Other theft41.860.00%
Possession of weapons31.860.00%
Bicycle theft21.40-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2366.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.6560.00%
Bicycle theft33.72200.00%
Public order11.40-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson611.17500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.79-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour52.79150.00%
Public order42.33300.00%
Other theft21.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9183.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.12100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.12-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson22.790.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3710.00%
Other theft25.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order10.93-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.23-50.00%
Public order54.65400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.960.00%
Other theft39.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Bicycle theft20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202410
June 202413
May 202414
April 202410
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 202320

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 5FE 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. Musgrove Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Galmington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Galmington Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Aylands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1