TA21 8NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8NF

TA21 8NF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.98 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8NF 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 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8NF, encompassing approximately 2361 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 8NF area, explore the TA21 8NF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA21 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lodge Close with total crimes: 3

TA21 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.987.14%
Public order86.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.98-22.22%
Public order65.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.54100.00%
Drugs22.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2512.50%
Shoplifting57.620.00%
Public order42.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-75.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.2560.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.78100.00%
Public order63.3950.00%
Burglary22.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-80.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In May 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 offences1012.71-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.24-16.67%
Shoplifting52.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.12-20.00%
Public order41.69100.00%
Other theft21.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.138.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.540.00%
Robbery32.120.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Public order20.85100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.080.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.01-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.24166.67%
Public order23.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.17-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour35.930.00%
Public order21.27-50.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.1370.00%
Public order47.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences109.74-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson54.24150.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1762.50%
Shoplifting45.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Other theft10.85-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.200.00%
Other theft53.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202418
June 202416
May 202410
April 202413
March 202412
February 202410
January 202414
December 202317
November 202310
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
May 20245
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8NF 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. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Trinity Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 7. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1