BIRCH ROAD, TA21 8EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8EP

BIRCH ROAD, TA21 8EP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.52 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8EP 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 8EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8EP, encompassing approximately 2731 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 12
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Baker'S Lane with total crimes: 3

BIRCH ROAD, TA21 8EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.52-30.77%
Public order63.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Shoplifting21.10-71.43%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6218.18%
Shoplifting74.76600.00%
Public order42.5633.33%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-60.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0522.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.0366.67%
Public order31.830.00%
Shoplifting11.10-83.33%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

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 offences96.96-10.00%
Shoplifting63.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.52-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.66-25.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Robbery31.10200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.81157.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.5933.33%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.13-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3225.00%
Shoplifting33.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10200.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5933.33%
Public order32.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 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 offences65.86-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.20-33.33%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0511.11%
Shoplifting43.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 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 offences95.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.300.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202418
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
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 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 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 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 8EP 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. Baker'S Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sylvan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Homefield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1