TA23 0JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA23 0JN

TA23 0JN, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.36 per 1,000 population. This TA23 0JN 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 0JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA23 0JN, encompassing approximately 2051 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA23 0JN 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
  • Culvercliffe Road with total crimes: 1

TA23 0JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.41-33.33%
Other crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.26-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.4150.00%
Public order31.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4650.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In July 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 offences88.77-20.00%
Public order43.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.870.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.11122.22%
Anti-social behaviour39.750.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other theft21.460.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3428.57%
Theft from the person14.390.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8516.67%
Public order23.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.92300.00%
Public order21.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.36166.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.900.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences32.44-40.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.8225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44200.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.920.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202410
May 202420
April 20249
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA23 0JN 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. Culvercliffe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maglands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Quantock Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gillams Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Esplanade Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1