MOUNTWAY LANE, TA1 5LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA1 5LW

MOUNTWAY LANE, TA1 5LW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population. This TA1 5LW 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 5LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA1 5LW, encompassing approximately 1631 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA1 5LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Lavender Grove with total crimes: 2

MOUNTWAY LANE, TA1 5LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.97-46.15%
Shoplifting14.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.3230.00%
Shoplifting47.97300.00%
Public order42.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4550.00%
Robbery11.840.00%

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 offences1010.4225.00%
Vehicle crime26.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.97166.67%
Vehicle crime14.900.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-76.92%
Shoplifting21.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-75.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.48333.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-33.33%
Shoplifting11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-57.14%
Other theft11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.35-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.29100.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.350.00%
Other theft24.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences87.97-11.11%
Public order24.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.80200.00%
Vehicle crime25.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.970.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
March 202413
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 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 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

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