SOUTH STREET, TA21 8PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8PD

SOUTH STREET, TA21 8PD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8PD 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 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8PD, encompassing approximately 2695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA21 8PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bulford Lane with total crimes: 2

SOUTH STREET, TA21 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1612.50%
Public order43.34-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-50.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.27-38.46%
Public order62.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48200.00%
Shoplifting21.11-60.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.2718.18%
Shoplifting54.820.00%
Public order31.8550.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0537.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.0833.33%
Public order21.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.31-11.11%
Shoplifting52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.27-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour33.3450.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Robbery31.11200.00%
Other theft21.11100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.76240.00%
Public order36.31200.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 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 offences54.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85100.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0566.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.71200.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.9420.00%
Public order32.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.110.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.82-44.44%
Shoplifting21.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.420.00%
Shoplifting43.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20249
March 202417
February 20245
January 202410
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 8PD 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. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Baker'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Parker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1