PRIORY, TA21 9EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9EJ

PRIORY, TA21 9EJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.21 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9EJ 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 9EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9EJ, encompassing approximately 3703 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA21 9EJ area, explore the TA21 9EJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 9EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Fields with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Gay Street with total crimes: 2

PRIORY, TA21 9EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.94-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour51.620.00%
Burglary41.350.00%
Other theft21.08-33.33%
Public order20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.10-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.7825.00%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Other theft31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.64300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.05-70.59%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.4570.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.59150.00%
Public order41.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.48-54.55%
Public order42.70300.00%
Other theft31.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences227.8337.50%
Anti-social behaviour35.940.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.2977.78%
Anti-social behaviour34.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.21-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.43200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8336.36%
Anti-social behaviour64.0550.00%
Public order41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.970.00%
Public order31.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202414
June 202420
May 20245
April 202417
March 202410
February 202422
January 202416
December 20239
November 202315
October 202311

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 9EJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Fields
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gay Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Clifford Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Humphreys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kelway Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Baker'S Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Red Lion Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Longforth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Meyer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1