TA21 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8RW

TA21 8RW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.47 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8RW, encompassing approximately 3057 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Penny Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

TA21 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4745.45%
Anti-social behaviour65.23500.00%
Public order41.96100.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.85-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson43.60100.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.85-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.25-76.92%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-33.33%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.0378.57%
Anti-social behaviour138.18550.00%
Public order44.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.5027.27%
Public order44.58300.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-33.33%
Other theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%

In April 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 offences116.8757.14%
Anti-social behaviour33.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.60-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.52-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour53.9366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.1826.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.210.00%
Other theft20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-50.00%
Other theft30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 offences159.8136.36%
Criminal damage and arson64.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.96100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.890.00%
Shoplifting23.600.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202413
June 202425
May 202414
April 202411
March 20247
February 202412
January 202419
December 202315
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 202413
May 20242
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Penny Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Follett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Holyoake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Owen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Seymour Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1