CHURCHFIELDS, TA21 8SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 8SD

CHURCHFIELDS, TA21 8SD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This TA21 8SD 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 8SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 8SD, encompassing approximately 3709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)

TA21 8SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 5
  • Church Fields with total crimes: 4

CHURCHFIELDS, TA21 8SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.6716.67%
Anti-social behaviour105.66150.00%
Public order82.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.85133.33%
Public order71.8916.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Burglary21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54-77.78%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.8312.50%
Shoplifting97.28800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.43-40.00%
Public order61.6220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-25.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.2171.43%
Anti-social behaviour106.47100.00%
Public order52.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 offences149.17-44.00%
Shoplifting63.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.62-16.67%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-75.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.7531.58%
Criminal damage and arson86.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.16100.00%
Robbery41.620.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9011.76%
Public order35.1250.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.17-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour94.58125.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43-33.33%
Public order20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences219.7131.25%
Anti-social behaviour45.660.00%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.51-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson54.31-28.57%
Public order51.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-42.86%
Shoplifting31.080.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.05-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour74.8516.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.89133.33%
Shoplifting31.89-50.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Public order20.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.7846.15%
Anti-social behaviour65.12200.00%
Shoplifting61.62200.00%
Public order41.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

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 offences136.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202427
June 202424
May 202414
April 202425
March 202419
February 202417
January 202421
December 202316
November 202318
October 202319
September 202313

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Cornhill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fore Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Church Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lodge Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gay Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Howard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Brendon Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Humphreys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Kelway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Baker'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Gregorys Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bovet Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Waterloo Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. North Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1