TA21 8NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8NL

TA21 8NL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.32 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8NL 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 8NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8NL, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA21 8NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weavers Reach with total crimes: 5
  • Stoneleigh with total crimes: 3
  • Brendon Road with total crimes: 2

TA21 8NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.32-6.67%
Vehicle crime18.500.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.22400.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.11150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-33.33%
Drugs22.430.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.54500.00%
Public order33.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.43-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.50-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.5462.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.890.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.86-25.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.43100.00%
Public order12.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.32200.00%
Possession of weapons25.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.86-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

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 offences76.68-22.22%
Public order24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.460.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 202413
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Weavers Reach
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Stoneleigh
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wardleworth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1