WESTPARK, TA21 9FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9FF

WESTPARK, TA21 9FF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.30 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9FF 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 9FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9FF, encompassing approximately 397 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 9FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 2

WESTPARK, TA21 9FF 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 offences1140.30-8.33%
Public order427.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1240.309.09%
Public order230.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.040.00%
Other theft12.520.00%

In July 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 offences1135.26-26.67%
Public order227.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.04-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.3436.36%
Criminal damage and arson237.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1135.26-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson127.710.00%
Possession of weapons12.520.00%
Shoplifting12.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1965.48137.50%
Public order347.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.56-50.00%
Other crime12.520.00%
Other theft12.520.00%
Shoplifting12.520.00%

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 offences837.78166.67%
Anti-social behaviour220.150.00%
Public order25.04100.00%
Burglary15.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.59-62.50%
Public order17.56-75.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences840.30300.00%
Public order420.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.070.00%
Shoplifting12.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.520.00%

In December 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 offences212.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.040.00%
Public order12.520.00%
Burglary12.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.56-81.82%
Public order15.04-66.67%

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 offences1145.340.00%
Public order327.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.560.00%
Drugs15.040.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 202419
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order4
  • 2. Park Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1