CHAMPFORD LANE, TA21 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8BH

CHAMPFORD LANE, TA21 8BH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.02 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA21 postcode area, which has experienced 146 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA21 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8BH, encompassing approximately 2190 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Walkers Gate with total crimes: 1

CHAMPFORD LANE, TA21 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.02-50.00%
Public order22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.85233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.570.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.85200.00%
Public order32.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-40.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.30-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-20.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28200.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 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 offences76.3940.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.200.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-85.71%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.22600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.20-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.48-20.00%
Other theft13.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 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 offences106.39150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.57100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.390.00%
Other theft52.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walkers Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Public order1