TA21 9BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9BY

TA21 9BY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9BY 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 9BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9BY, encompassing approximately 1721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 9BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northside with total crimes: 4
  • Greenway Road with total crimes: 3
  • Exeter Road with total crimes: 1

TA21 9BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.81-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.13-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour34.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.4612.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.230.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.740.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences44.65100.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.74-66.67%
Burglary11.160.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences65.23-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%

In January 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 offences75.23600.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.07200.00%
Vehicle crime13.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Greenway Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Exeter Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lancock Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1