TA1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5LJ

TA1 5LJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.72 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1865 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

TA1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.72-43.75%
Public order34.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Shoplifting11.07-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.0823.08%
Shoplifting48.58300.00%
Public order42.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.1450.00%
Robbery11.610.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.4030.00%
Public order36.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

In June 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 offences1011.790.00%
Public order35.3650.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.07-33.33%
Other theft11.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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 offences1013.40-28.57%
Public order45.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1433.33%
Bicycle theft32.14200.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-83.33%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.0827.27%
Criminal damage and arson67.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Other theft31.6150.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7237.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.90200.00%
Other theft21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.290.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.97-11.11%
Other theft34.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.72-30.77%
Public order64.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.01116.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.970.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 202414
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wellington Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    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. Galmington Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Falcon Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Smithy
    Total1
    Other theft1