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

Overview of Crime in TA21 8JF

WATERLOO ROAD, TA21 8JF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.25 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8JF, encompassing approximately 2544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA21 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3

WATERLOO ROAD, TA21 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.9333.33%
Drugs31.57200.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In July 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 offences107.86-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0462.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.110.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.140.00%
Public order31.96200.00%
Other crime21.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.29-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.960.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.1416.67%
Public order12.750.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.29133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.75-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.360.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.867.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.89200.00%
Public order11.18-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.82100.00%
Public order25.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.47-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.75400.00%
Public order31.9650.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.720.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 202413
May 20248
April 20246
March 20247
February 20246
January 202415
December 202314
November 20237
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20245
April 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

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 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Holyoake Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Olands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Brendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1