TA21 8EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8EA

TA21 8EA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.15 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8EA 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 8EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8EA, encompassing approximately 650 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TA21 8EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ford Street with total crimes: 2
  • Jurston Court with total crimes: 1
  • Homefield with total crimes: 1

TA21 8EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.1533.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.15200.00%
Other theft14.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.540.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.07100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.61-50.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Jurston Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Homefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1