TA21 8DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8DT

TA21 8DT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8DT 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 8DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8DT, encompassing approximately 2543 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penny Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 2

TA21 8DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.54300.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson23.140.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-91.67%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.3370.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.681100.00%
Public order44.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2966.67%
Public order23.93100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.54-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.50-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.720.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 offences96.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.72-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.54-14.29%
Public order22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.110.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20248
June 202417
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 202412
December 20239
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Follett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1