COURT DRIVE, TA21 8AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8AT

COURT DRIVE, TA21 8AT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA21 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 6.98 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA21 8AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8AT, encompassing approximately 2277 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 8AT area, explore the TA21 8AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA21 8AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3

COURT DRIVE, TA21 8AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.17-7.14%
Public order85.7133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.17-17.65%
Public order66.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.63100.00%
Shoplifting21.76-60.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.0513.33%
Shoplifting57.470.00%
Public order42.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.88100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.5975.00%
Public order63.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.63-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.73-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson53.95-16.67%
Shoplifting52.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-20.00%
Public order41.7633.33%
Other theft21.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.63400.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Robbery31.32200.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In March 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 offences1310.1044.44%
Public order35.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.66-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.07100.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.10-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.150.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3050.00%
Public order46.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.66-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson44.39300.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences139.660.00%
Shoplifting45.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 202417
June 202415
May 20249
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 202315
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 8AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1