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

Overview of Crime in TA21 8JL

BOVET STREET, TA21 8JL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8JL, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA21 8JL Crime Hotspots

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

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

BOVET STREET, TA21 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5840.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.97500.00%
Public order32.1350.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
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 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.16-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.5566.67%
Drugs31.77200.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.51-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.26200.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
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 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5136.36%
Public order35.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1057.14%
Other crime33.900.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Public order10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.19-12.50%
Other theft12.480.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8466.67%
Shoplifting11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.8023.08%
Anti-social behaviour35.6850.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences139.5818.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.610.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Public order20.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
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 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.90400.00%
Public order31.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.970.00%
Public order23.190.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202412
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 202416
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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