RIVERSIDE, TA21 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8LJ

RIVERSIDE, TA21 8LJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8LJ, encompassing approximately 1193 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Holyoake Street with total crimes: 1
  • Owen Street with total crimes: 1

RIVERSIDE, TA21 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.680.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.19100.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.350.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.51-50.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.510.00%
Public order11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1