POPHAM ROAD, TA21 9BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9BQ

POPHAM ROAD, TA21 9BQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.27 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9BQ 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 9BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9BQ, encompassing approximately 2108 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 9BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gay Street with total crimes: 2
  • Aspin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Humphreys Road with total crimes: 1

POPHAM ROAD, TA21 9BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.11-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour52.3766.67%
Other theft22.37100.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In July 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 offences118.53-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42100.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.48140.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.690.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.27-44.44%
Other theft12.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.96200.00%
Public order54.2725.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.370.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order43.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6928.57%
Anti-social behaviour14.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson44.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-62.50%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5360.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.79300.00%
Public order41.90300.00%
Other crime11.900.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.27-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gay Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aspin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Humphreys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Kelway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meyer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mills Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Taunton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1