LODGE CLOSE, TA21 8JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8JN

LODGE CLOSE, TA21 8JN, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8JN 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 8JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8JN, encompassing approximately 3396 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA21 8JN 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

LODGE CLOSE, TA21 8JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour116.181000.00%
Public order93.2450.00%
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-60.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.48-18.18%
Public order65.30-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.7766.67%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59-77.78%
Drugs10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-80.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 offences2214.7215.79%
Shoplifting96.48800.00%
Public order72.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.9526.67%
Anti-social behaviour115.59120.00%
Public order73.2475.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-66.67%
Burglary20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-83.33%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.07-21.05%
Shoplifting64.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7725.00%
Public order41.470.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Robbery10.59-75.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.95-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson65.59100.00%
Robbery41.77300.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Other theft31.1850.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.4883.33%
Public order46.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.8850.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.53125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.42-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour45.890.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Public order20.88-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-50.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.4352.94%
Public order57.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
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 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.1913.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.00250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.060.00%
Shoplifting31.18-50.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.130.00%
Shoplifting64.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202422
June 202419
May 202415
April 202419
March 202422
February 202412
January 202420
December 202326
November 202317
October 202315

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 8JN 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. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1