SEYMOUR STREET, TA21 8JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8JU

SEYMOUR STREET, TA21 8JU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8JU 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 8JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8JU, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA21 8JU 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

SEYMOUR STREET, TA21 8JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2837.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.44400.00%
Public order32.0250.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.07-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.2333.33%
Drugs31.61200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.66-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.4755.56%
Public order35.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences96.05200.00%
Public order33.63200.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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 offences73.23-12.50%
Public order12.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.65-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour43.23100.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences137.2630.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.24100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0725.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.03-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6614.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.23300.00%
Public order31.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.440.00%
Public order22.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 202414
May 20249
April 20243
March 20247
February 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20234
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 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 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
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 8JU 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. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1