OWEN STREET, TA21 8JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8JY

OWEN STREET, TA21 8JY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8JY 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 8JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8JY, encompassing approximately 2147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA21 8JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

OWEN STREET, TA21 8JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2633.33%
Drugs31.86200.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In July 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 offences77.92-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.52120.00%
Public order25.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5966.67%
Public order32.33200.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

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 arson34.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.7966.67%
Public order12.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.79-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9937.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.12100.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9233.33%
Other crime23.730.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.99-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.790.00%
Public order31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.260.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.260.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20236
October 20237
September 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 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 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 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 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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 8JY postcode area is presented below.

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