WELLINGTON ROAD, TA1 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5LA

WELLINGTON ROAD, TA1 5LA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5LA, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA1 5LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3

WELLINGTON ROAD, TA1 5LA 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.20-50.00%
Public order45.37-20.00%
Shoplifting21.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.0346.67%
Public order510.7366.67%
Shoplifting42.44300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Robbery21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Other theft10.98-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.3250.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.15-6.25%
Public order47.3233.33%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.98-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.1060.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.95200.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.46-33.33%
Other theft20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.66-44.44%
Public order44.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95-20.00%
Shoplifting31.95200.00%
Bicycle theft31.46200.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-87.50%
Robbery10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.5138.46%
Criminal damage and arson88.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9066.67%
Other theft42.4433.33%
Public order21.95100.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1311.718.33%
Other theft36.34200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.46100.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.850.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7314.29%
Other theft37.81200.00%
Public order11.46-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.17-44.00%
Public order66.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.200.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Other theft31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202422
July 202415
June 202415
May 202416
April 202410
March 202418
February 202413
January 202412
December 202316
November 202314
October 202325

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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 5LA 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. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lavender Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Musgrove Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Galmington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Falcon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smithy
    Total1
    Other theft1