THE PADDOCKS, TA21 8EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8EZ

THE PADDOCKS, TA21 8EZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8EZ 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 8EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8EZ, encompassing approximately 3060 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 8EZ area, explore the TA21 8EZ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TA21 8EZ area, visit the TA21 8EZ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

THE PADDOCKS, TA21 8EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1318.18%
Public order64.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.13-50.00%
Public order63.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31100.00%
Shoplifting21.31-75.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.0746.67%
Shoplifting87.19700.00%
Public order42.6133.33%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-71.43%
Burglary10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.8036.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.9075.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.65-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.17-31.25%
Shoplifting63.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Robbery10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.07-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour55.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6333.33%
Shoplifting41.31100.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4440.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.86166.67%
Shoplifting12.61-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Shoplifting30.9850.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.1720.00%
Public order43.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences107.52-28.57%
Shoplifting33.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4840.00%
Shoplifting54.57150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences106.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.270.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202422
June 202415
May 202411
April 202416
March 202421
February 202421
January 202415
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Baker'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Parker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1