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

Overview of Crime in TA21 8RX

HOWARD ROAD, TA21 8RX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8RX 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 8RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8RX, encompassing approximately 2886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 8RX 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

HOWARD ROAD, TA21 8RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0550.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.20400.00%
Public order41.73100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.46100.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.97-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.16-76.92%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.621200.00%
Public order44.50100.00%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.9322.22%
Other crime33.810.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In April 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 offences95.8928.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

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 offences73.46-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.43-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.28-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour53.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.9754.55%
Anti-social behaviour35.890.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences119.0122.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.8150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.160.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 202412
June 202422
May 202411
April 20249
March 20247
February 202410
January 202417
December 202311
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 202413
May 20241
April 20241
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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 8RX 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Follett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1