IMPROVEMENT PLACE, TA21 8BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8BT

IMPROVEMENT PLACE, TA21 8BT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.97 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8BT, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 8BT area, explore the TA21 8BT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TA21 8BT area, visit the TA21 8BT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Trinity Close with total crimes: 2

IMPROVEMENT PLACE, TA21 8BT 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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.9740.00%
Public order53.05150.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences55.23-54.55%
Public order22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Robbery10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97266.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.790.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.87-50.00%

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 behaviour66.97200.00%
Public order32.6150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.31-40.00%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences56.97-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Public order21.74100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%

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 offences78.71-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5380.00%
Public order23.920.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-85.71%

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 behaviour78.27600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.05-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.18100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences85.23-11.11%
Other theft13.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.66125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.92100.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences43.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences56.100.00%
Other theft52.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20249
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
March 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1