HOWARD ROAD, TA21 8RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8RU

HOWARD ROAD, TA21 8RU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8RU 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 8RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8RU, encompassing approximately 3208 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 8RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Church Fields with total crimes: 3

HOWARD ROAD, TA21 8RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.530.00%
Public order55.6125.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.56100.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-60.00%
Shoplifting20.62-77.78%
Drugs10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.78-28.00%
Shoplifting95.61800.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-68.75%
Public order41.56-33.33%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.1478.57%
Anti-social behaviour167.79433.33%
Public order64.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87200.00%
Shoplifting10.94-83.33%
Other theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.66-17.65%
Shoplifting64.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.870.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.2913.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.3033.33%
Robbery31.250.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9450.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.42-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson34.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-77.78%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.99125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.10-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour44.990.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0940.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.550.00%
Public order41.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-50.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Bicycle theft20.940.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8733.33%
Shoplifting31.25-50.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7920.00%
Shoplifting63.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.87200.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.230.00%
Other theft23.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 202425
May 202414
April 202417
March 202415
February 202416
January 202416
December 202321
November 202315
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20232

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
May 20241
April 20243

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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Church Fields
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Penny Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Olands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Thomas Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1