BULFORD LANE, TA21 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8DB

BULFORD LANE, TA21 8DB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8DB, encompassing approximately 2727 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA21 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 12
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BULFORD LANE, TA21 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences119.90-35.29%
Public order54.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Shoplifting21.10-60.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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 offences1711.00142.86%
Shoplifting56.230.00%
Public order31.83-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%
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 offences78.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.5775.00%
Public order52.57150.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 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 offences78.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.570.00%
Shoplifting51.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.10-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson55.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.83300.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Robbery31.10200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
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 offences179.90183.33%
Public order36.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.33250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
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 offences106.60-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.67-50.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.40300.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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 offences75.87-12.50%
Burglary22.570.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
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 offences86.6033.33%
Shoplifting42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
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 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202417
June 20247
May 20247
April 202414
March 202417
February 20246
January 202410
December 202312
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sylvan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Walkers Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1