GAY STREET, TA21 9EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9EY

GAY STREET, TA21 9EY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9EY 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 9EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9EY, encompassing approximately 3434 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA21 9EY 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

GAY STREET, TA21 9EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.4166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences66.41-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%
Burglary41.460.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Public order20.58100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.03-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour54.6625.00%
Other theft31.4650.00%
Shoplifting30.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.19266.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.41300.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 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 offences64.08-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75-60.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9066.67%
Public order54.3725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.11-57.14%
Public order42.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1650.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.9940.00%
Other theft34.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.41-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.91200.00%
Other theft31.75200.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Public order10.29-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.49100.00%
Public order51.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.110.00%
Public order33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 202416
June 202422
May 20246
April 202415
March 20249
February 202421
January 202414
December 202310
November 202312
October 202311

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
December 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
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA21 9EY 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. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Aspin Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Parker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Meyer Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mills Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1