BOVET STREET, TA21 8JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8JJ

BOVET STREET, TA21 8JJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8JJ 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 8JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8JJ, encompassing approximately 2886 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 8JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Penny Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3

BOVET STREET, TA21 8JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0525.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.20200.00%
Public order42.08100.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1666.67%
Drugs31.73200.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.70-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson35.5450.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.0541.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.89100.00%
Public order31.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.970.00%
Public order44.16300.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.730.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.81-20.00%
Other theft12.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.32233.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.46-41.18%
Shoplifting13.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9713.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.8950.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.057.14%
Anti-social behaviour25.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.85400.00%
Public order31.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5411.11%
Public order23.46-33.33%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.890.00%
Public order33.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 202410
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202416
June 202417
May 202412
April 202412
March 20248
February 202410
January 202417
December 202315
November 202314
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 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 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 8JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1