THOMAS PLACE, TA21 8FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8FA

THOMAS PLACE, TA21 8FA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.57 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8FA 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 8FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8FA, encompassing approximately 2567 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Penny Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

THOMAS PLACE, TA21 8FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences118.5783.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.28150.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences65.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences97.01-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour23.51-83.33%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Public order20.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6344.44%
Anti-social behaviour125.061100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.67200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.620.00%
Other crime23.510.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.2312.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.28-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson13.12-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 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 offences97.40-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.280.00%
Other theft20.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5737.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.6260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Shoplifting10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.280.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202413
May 20249
April 20249
March 20248
February 20249
January 202411
December 202311
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Follett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kelway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1