TA21 9JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA21 9JE

TA21 9JE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 74.02 per 1,000 population. This TA21 9JE 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 9JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA21 9JE, encompassing approximately 270 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA21 9JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Cob Castle with total crimes: 3
  • Park Lane with total crimes: 2

TA21 9JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1374.020.00%
Public order448.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.8050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1370.3218.18%
Public order248.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour27.40100.00%
Other theft27.400.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1159.22-26.67%
Public order340.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.700.00%

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 offences1577.7225.00%
Criminal damage and arson255.520.00%
Vehicle crime27.400.00%
Public order17.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1262.92-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson244.410.00%
Shoplifting27.40100.00%
Possession of weapons17.400.00%

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 offences19103.63137.50%
Public order370.3250.00%
Other theft211.100.00%
Vehicle crime17.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.70-50.00%
Other crime13.700.00%
Shoplifting13.700.00%

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 offences855.52166.67%
Anti-social behaviour229.610.00%
Public order27.40100.00%
Burglary17.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.700.00%
Vehicle crime13.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.91-62.50%
Burglary111.100.00%
Public order13.70-75.00%
Vehicle crime13.700.00%
Other theft13.700.00%

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 offences859.22300.00%
Public order429.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.800.00%
Shoplifting13.700.00%
Vehicle crime13.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.700.00%

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 offences218.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.400.00%
Public order13.700.00%
Burglary13.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.51-83.33%
Vehicle crime17.400.00%
Public order13.70-80.00%
Other theft13.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1277.720.00%
Public order544.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.51100.00%
Drugs17.400.00%
Vehicle crime13.700.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1259.220.00%
Public order244.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202411
June 202415
May 202412
April 202419
March 20248
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20232
October 202312
September 202312

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 9JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order4
  • 2. Cob Castle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Park Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Taunton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1