MOUNT PLEASANT, TA21 8DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8DA

MOUNT PLEASANT, TA21 8DA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.69 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8DA 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 8DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8DA, encompassing approximately 2682 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 8DA area, explore the TA21 8DA 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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA21 8DA 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

MOUNT PLEASANT, TA21 8DA 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6918.18%
Public order54.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-33.33%
Burglary20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences119.69-26.67%
Public order54.1066.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1250.00%
Shoplifting21.12-60.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.44114.29%
Shoplifting55.590.00%
Public order31.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-85.71%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In June 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 offences78.57-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.6175.00%
Public order52.6166.67%
Burglary21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.32-38.46%
Shoplifting52.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Other theft11.12-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.30-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour54.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.86150.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Robbery31.12200.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.07112.50%
Public order36.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.98250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences107.08-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour23.73-50.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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 offences138.5785.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.85300.00%
Public order31.49200.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.96-12.50%
Burglary22.610.00%
Shoplifting20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences86.7114.29%
Shoplifting42.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202415
June 20247
May 20248
April 202413
March 202417
February 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20232

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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 8DA 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. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1