TA21 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8RS

TA21 8RS, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8RS, encompassing approximately 2103 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 8RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Penny Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Howard Road with total crimes: 2

TA21 8RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5622.22%
Anti-social behaviour35.23200.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.70500.00%
Public order25.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.800.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1814.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.330.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.18500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.75-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences87.6160.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.28-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.80-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson12.850.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 202410
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20242
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

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
August 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Follett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wardleworth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1