WESTPARK, TA21 9FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9FN

WESTPARK, TA21 9FN, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.38 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9FN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA21 postcode area, which has experienced 146 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA21 9FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9FN, encompassing approximately 513 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA21 9FN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

WESTPARK, TA21 9FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.38-9.09%
Public order219.490.00%

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 offences1127.28-26.67%
Public order221.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.90-50.00%

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 offences1535.0736.36%
Criminal damage and arson229.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%

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 offences1127.28-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson121.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%

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 offences1950.66137.50%
Public order337.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.85-50.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%

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 offences829.23300.00%
Anti-social behaviour215.590.00%
Public order23.90100.00%
Burglary13.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences25.85-71.43%
Public order13.90-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.33250.00%
Public order313.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.850.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

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 offences27.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.900.00%
Public order11.950.00%

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 offences25.85-77.78%
Public order13.90-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.28-25.00%
Public order317.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.85100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.380.00%
Public order11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 202415
May 202411
April 202419
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2