WEST STREET, TA18 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA18 8AZ

WEST STREET, TA18 8AZ, South Somerset has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.39 per 1,000 population. This TA18 8AZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA18 postcode area, which has experienced 50 crimes and a crime rate of 4.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA18 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA18 8AZ, encompassing approximately 1806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA18 8AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Bird'S Close with total crimes: 4

WEST STREET, TA18 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.3914.29%
Public order54.43-16.67%
Shoplifting42.77-33.33%
Other theft32.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.05-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour73.8875.00%
Shoplifting63.88-14.29%
Public order63.320.00%
Drugs13.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.0562.50%
Shoplifting77.20-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.88300.00%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.43-50.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.61-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.43-25.00%
Shoplifting63.32-25.00%
Public order43.3233.33%
Other theft32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.9327.27%
Anti-social behaviour87.7533.33%
Shoplifting84.43700.00%
Public order34.430.00%
Theft from the person11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 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 offences1111.0783.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.09100.00%
Burglary13.320.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences67.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.32-25.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88-55.56%
Burglary32.210.00%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.957.69%
Anti-social behaviour97.75350.00%
Public order24.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2944.44%
Vehicle crime37.20200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Public order21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Shoplifting11.11-50.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In October 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 offences98.300.00%
Other theft24.980.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 202314
November 202313
October 20239

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA18 8AZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bird'S Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Market Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Market Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Orchard Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bowditch Row
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Henhayes Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Pulmans Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1