VICTORIA STREET, TA21 8HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8HT

VICTORIA STREET, TA21 8HT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8HT 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 8HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8HT, encompassing approximately 3388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA21 8HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5

VICTORIA STREET, TA21 8HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.69-9.09%
Public order65.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.77200.00%
Burglary21.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-60.00%
Shoplifting20.59-77.78%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.8710.00%
Shoplifting96.49800.00%
Public order62.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-61.54%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.5817.65%
Anti-social behaviour135.90225.00%
Public order63.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Shoplifting10.59-83.33%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.63-19.05%
Shoplifting65.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Public order41.1833.33%
Other crime21.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.20100.00%
Robbery41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.18100.00%
Public order31.1850.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.13-81.82%
Other theft20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.72175.00%
Public order23.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.26-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour44.720.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences2112.4016.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.200.00%
Public order41.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-57.14%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5112.50%
Criminal damage and arson75.31250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0733.33%
Shoplifting31.18-50.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.8545.45%
Shoplifting64.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In September 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 offences117.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.250.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202422
June 202420
May 202417
April 202421
March 202414
February 202416
January 202416
December 202321
November 202318
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 6 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

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 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202413
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Fore Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Church Fields
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Penny Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Olands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Thomas Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1