HIGH STREET, TA21 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8RB

HIGH STREET, TA21 8RB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8RB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA21 postcode area, which has experienced 146 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA21 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8RB, encompassing approximately 3743 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

TA21 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 12
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HIGH STREET, TA21 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.49-46.15%
Public order73.7475.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.87500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6025.00%
Other theft21.34-33.33%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-77.78%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.8244.44%
Shoplifting96.94800.00%
Public order42.4033.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-50.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.8863.64%
Anti-social behaviour84.81100.00%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Public order30.8050.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.53-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.75-47.62%
Shoplifting62.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-33.33%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-60.00%
Public order20.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6066.67%
Public order41.340.00%
Robbery41.07300.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.95-12.50%
Public order45.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.07-55.56%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.499.09%
Anti-social behaviour96.41125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.8846.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Public order20.53-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.35-11.76%
Public order54.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-57.14%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.95-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour74.5440.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.8775.00%
Public order41.87-20.00%
Shoplifting31.07-50.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.9538.46%
Shoplifting64.81200.00%
Public order51.60150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3433.33%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202426
June 202418
May 202411
April 202421
March 202421
February 202424
January 202422
December 202315
November 202317
October 202318
September 202313

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Baker'S Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Church Fields
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Gay Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Sylvan Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Gay Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Kelway Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Olands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1