MUSGROVE ROAD, TA1 5LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5LB

MUSGROVE ROAD, TA1 5LB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.64 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA1 postcode area, which has experienced 636 crimes and a crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA1 5LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5LB, encompassing approximately 2199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

TA1 5LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Musgrove Road with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

MUSGROVE ROAD, TA1 5LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.6464.29%
Shoplifting510.46400.00%
Public order52.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.2750.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.91-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.3650.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Other theft20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.64-12.50%
Public order46.3633.33%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

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 offences1615.9145.45%
Anti-social behaviour47.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.36-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.09-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour65.0020.00%
Public order42.73100.00%
Shoplifting31.82200.00%
Bicycle theft31.36200.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-87.50%
Robbery10.450.00%

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 offences1818.1838.46%
Criminal damage and arson88.18300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6466.67%
Other theft42.2733.33%
Public order21.82100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences1310.9130.00%
Other theft35.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences106.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.55100.00%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In December 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 offences107.27-9.09%
Other theft34.55200.00%
Public order11.36-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.91-47.62%
Public order65.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.36162.50%
Anti-social behaviour39.550.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Public order20.91-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.91-33.33%
Drugs10.910.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences810.46-63.64%
Public order43.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.82200.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Shoplifting21.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.730.00%
Shoplifting410.000.00%
Public order31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202414
June 202414
May 202416
April 202411
March 202418
February 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 202311
October 202321
September 20238
August 202322

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 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Musgrove Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hospital
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Galmington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Gipsy Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Smithy
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Cornishway North
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Belmont Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lavender Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Galmington Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Southwood Grove
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Richmond Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1