EIGHT ACRE LANE, TA21 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8PS

EIGHT ACRE LANE, TA21 8PS, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.99 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8PS, encompassing approximately 2755 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8PS 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

EIGHT ACRE LANE, TA21 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.99-9.09%
Public order53.630.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.80-26.67%
Public order53.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Shoplifting21.09-60.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.16275.00%
Shoplifting55.440.00%
Public order31.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-85.71%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.17133.33%
Public order42.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.45-50.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

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 offences87.62-20.00%
Shoplifting52.90150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%

In April 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 offences109.80-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.63200.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Robbery31.09200.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences179.44240.00%
Public order36.17200.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-85.71%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.53600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.54-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences75.08-36.36%
Public order22.540.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences117.26175.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.99300.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.99-33.33%
Shoplifting21.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4420.00%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences52.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202415
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 202417
February 20245
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 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
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

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 8PS 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Champford Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1