SWAIN STREET, TA23 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA23 0AB

SWAIN STREET, TA23 0AB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This TA23 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA23 postcode area, which has experienced 22 crimes and a crime rate of 3.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA23 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA23 0AB, encompassing approximately 1391 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA23 0AB area, explore the TA23 0AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA23 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anchor Street with total crimes: 3
  • School Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gillams Close with total crimes: 1

SWAIN STREET, TA23 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7566.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.19-25.00%
Public order32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.90-69.23%
Other theft32.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Public order10.72-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.8185.71%
Public order39.34200.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Possession of weapons11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.1975.00%
Burglary25.030.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.03300.00%
Public order22.870.00%
Other crime11.440.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.470.00%
Public order22.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.31100.00%
Other theft12.870.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.87200.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Shoplifting12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In October 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 offences22.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20244
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA23 0AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Anchor Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. School Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gillams Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Esplanade Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1