TA21 8DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8DQ

TA21 8DQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8DQ 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 8DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8DQ, encompassing approximately 2940 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TA21 8DQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

TA21 8DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.22-28.57%
Public order65.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3650.00%
Shoplifting21.02-77.78%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.2990.91%
Shoplifting97.14800.00%
Public order43.06-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-62.50%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5422.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.74100.00%
Public order52.7266.67%
Other theft21.700.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.54-47.06%
Shoplifting63.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-20.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.95-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.7066.67%
Robbery41.70300.00%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.24122.22%
Anti-social behaviour36.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.0250.00%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.18350.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.06-25.00%
Shoplifting23.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.48-14.29%
Shoplifting34.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.220.00%
Public order54.76150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7025.00%
Shoplifting31.700.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.760.00%
Shoplifting31.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.8450.00%
Shoplifting64.08200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04100.00%
Other theft11.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.440.00%
Other theft22.720.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202421
June 202411
May 20249
April 202417
March 202420
February 20249
January 202412
December 202314
November 202314
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 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 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

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 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231
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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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 8DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Fore Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Sylvan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Walkers Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1