MARTINS CLOSE, TA21 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8BU

MARTINS CLOSE, TA21 8BU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.15 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8BU, encompassing approximately 2421 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 8BU area, explore the TA21 8BU 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 (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA21 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

MARTINS CLOSE, TA21 8BU 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1518.18%
Public order65.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.48-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.32-21.43%
Public order54.5466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Shoplifting20.83-60.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.15180.00%
Shoplifting55.780.00%
Public order32.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-85.71%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.67133.33%
Public order52.89150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.06-28.57%
Burglary22.060.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.50-36.36%
Shoplifting52.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-40.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.80-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour54.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06400.00%
Public order32.060.00%
Robbery31.24200.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.32128.57%
Public order36.61200.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-85.71%

In February 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 offences78.67-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.89250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.890.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.67-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour24.54-50.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.91160.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.37300.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.37-37.50%
Shoplifting22.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0214.29%
Shoplifting43.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.610.00%
Other theft52.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 20245
May 20247
April 202411
March 202416
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 8BU 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. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1