BADGERS CLOSE, TA1 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5HL

BADGERS CLOSE, TA1 5HL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5HL, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gillards with total crimes: 4
  • Hamwood with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BADGERS CLOSE, TA1 5HL 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.37-37.50%
Public order33.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.78-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.5860.00%
Public order66.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3366.67%
Shoplifting41.94300.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.76-20.00%
Shoplifting33.10200.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-75.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5411.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.88300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.37125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.4950.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.88-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.377.69%
Other theft25.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.318.33%
Other theft35.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Public order21.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.09200.00%
Public order44.66100.00%
Vehicle crime31.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 202410
February 20249
January 20244
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312
September 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 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
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gillards
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Hamwood
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lavender Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Musgrove Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Waterfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Galmington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Silk Mills Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smithy
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1