DAWS MEAD, TA1 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5HQ

DAWS MEAD, TA1 5HQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.29 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5HQ, encompassing approximately 1929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA1 5HQ 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

DAWS MEAD, TA1 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2940.00%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%
Shoplifting21.04-33.33%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.5933.33%
Shoplifting32.070.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences77.2640.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.630.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63150.00%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.55-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1866.67%
Shoplifting22.59100.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.55-50.00%
Public order11.550.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2220.00%
Other theft23.110.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.18100.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Public order10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8511.11%
Other theft35.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%
Public order11.55-75.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In October 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 offences98.81800.00%
Public order44.66300.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.110.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 3 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA1 5HQ 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. Waterfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Smithy
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shutewater Orchard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Desmond Rochford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kennel Field Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1