MOUNTWAY CLOSE, TA1 5LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5LP

MOUNTWAY CLOSE, TA1 5LP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5LP, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

TA1 5LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Musgrove Road with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Bishop'S Hull Hill with total crimes: 3

MOUNTWAY CLOSE, TA1 5LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences1116.3610.00%
Public order66.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.51150.00%
Shoplifting42.92300.00%
Robbery12.340.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5266.67%
Vehicle crime25.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.84200.00%
Vehicle crime13.510.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.43-76.92%
Public order31.750.00%
Shoplifting21.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-66.67%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2762.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.1814.29%
Public order24.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.43-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour24.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.60-10.00%
Other theft25.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.76-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.84100.00%
Public order11.17-75.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1112.271000.00%
Public order46.43100.00%
Vehicle crime32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.260.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 10 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
August 20244
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 202413
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Musgrove Road
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bishop'S Hull Hill
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gipsy Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Smithy
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gillards
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Lavender Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Richmond Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hamwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1