WATERLOO ROAD, TA21 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8HU

WATERLOO ROAD, TA21 8HU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.76 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8HU, encompassing approximately 2980 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

TA21 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Church Fields with total crimes: 4

WATERLOO ROAD, TA21 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.765.56%
Anti-social behaviour96.38800.00%
Public order83.0233.33%
Vehicle crime22.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-71.43%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1814.09-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson76.0475.00%
Public order62.3520.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.67-71.43%
Robbery10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.76-5.00%
Shoplifting76.380.00%
Public order52.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34300.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.0953.85%
Anti-social behaviour106.71150.00%
Public order63.3620.00%
Burglary22.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.75-31.58%
Public order54.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-28.57%
Shoplifting51.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Other crime31.340.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Robbery10.67-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.0926.67%
Criminal damage and arson76.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.350.00%
Robbery42.010.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0536.36%
Public order25.03-33.33%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.07-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.69100.00%
Public order33.3650.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.40-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour56.380.00%
Public order21.68-50.00%
Shoplifting20.67-33.33%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.1141.18%
Anti-social behaviour58.05150.00%
Public order41.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-57.14%
Shoplifting31.010.00%
Other theft31.01200.00%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.0821.43%
Criminal damage and arson75.70250.00%
Shoplifting32.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.407.69%
Shoplifting64.70200.00%
Public order32.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
December 20232

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202419
June 202420
May 202413
April 202419
March 202415
February 202411
January 202419
December 202324
November 202317
October 202314
September 202313

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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 8HU 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. Church Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1