WELLESLEY PARK, TA21 8PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8PT

WELLESLEY PARK, TA21 8PT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.85 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8PT, encompassing approximately 2681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bulford Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Clifford Mews with total crimes: 2

WELLESLEY PARK, TA21 8PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences64.85100.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.10-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.120.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.22233.33%
Public order23.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1250.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In May 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 offences63.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.85-50.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Shoplifting20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.59166.67%
Public order22.980.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.36-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Public order11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
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 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Bulford Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tylor Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Street
    Total1
    Burglary1