WESTPARK, TA21 9AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9AD

WESTPARK, TA21 9AD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.95 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9AD 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 9AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9AD, encompassing approximately 667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 9AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Aspin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mills Drive with total crimes: 1

WESTPARK, TA21 9AD 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.950.00%
Public order416.47100.00%
Other theft15.990.00%
Robbery11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.47-26.67%
Public order216.47-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.45-6.25%
Public order322.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.4523.08%
Criminal damage and arson223.96100.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.95-35.00%
Public order119.47-66.67%
Robbery11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2046.42150.00%
Other crime329.950.00%
Public order34.4950.00%
Other theft24.490.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.50-50.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

In March 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 offences822.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.980.00%
Public order22.99100.00%
Burglary12.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.49-71.43%
Shoplifting12.990.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order11.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.96133.33%
Public order310.48200.00%
Other theft14.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.490.00%
Public order11.50-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.48-60.00%
Public order25.99-33.33%
Other crime12.990.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.46-16.67%
Public order314.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.49100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.460.00%
Shoplifting117.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202415
June 202416
May 202413
April 202420
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 9AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order4
  • 2. Aspin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Mills Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taunton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1