TA21 8FP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8FP

TA21 8FP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8FP 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 8FP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8FP, encompassing approximately 2890 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 8FP 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

TA21 8FP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.15250.00%
Public order42.42100.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In August 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 offences96.57-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour23.11-60.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%

In July 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 offences1611.07-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour55.53-61.54%
Shoplifting41.73300.00%
Public order31.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour137.261200.00%
Public order44.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

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 offences96.23-10.00%
Other crime23.110.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.23-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.4650.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.57-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-60.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.6930.77%
Anti-social behaviour55.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.500.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6918.18%
Criminal damage and arson44.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9657.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7333.33%
Shoplifting11.38-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.19-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42200.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.460.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202416
June 202421
May 20249
April 202410
March 202411
February 202417
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 202413
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 8FP 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. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kelway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1