HIGHFIELD CLOSE, TA1 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5JQ

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, TA1 5JQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5JQ, encompassing approximately 1391 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jeffreys' Way with total crimes: 12
  • Desmond Rochford Way with total crimes: 1
  • Kennel Field Drive with total crimes: 1

HIGHFIELD CLOSE, TA1 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.78450.00%
Public order17.910.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In August 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 offences22.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.47400.00%
Public order23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-50.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.44-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88200.00%
Other theft12.160.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%

In January 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 offences22.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4766.67%
Public order33.590.00%
Other theft12.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Other theft12.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88200.00%
Public order12.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Jeffreys' Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Desmond Rochford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kennel Field Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Stonegallows
    Total1
    Public order1