TA24 5AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5AE

TA24 5AE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.01 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA24 postcode area, which has experienced 154 crimes and a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA24 5AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5AE, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 5AE area, explore the TA24 5AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

TA24 5AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowsprit Close with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

TA24 5AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1118.0110.00%
Public order57.34-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.34-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.67-40.00%
Other theft12.00-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1020.01-56.52%
Public order66.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.00-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.34-16.67%
Other theft33.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2330.02228.57%
Violence and sexual offences715.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6750.00%
Public order44.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order824.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.340.00%
Shoplifting74.67-41.67%
Other theft44.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.67-60.00%
Robbery21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.01-7.69%
Violence and sexual offences78.00-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.6725.00%
Other theft53.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.34100.00%
Public order22.67-60.00%
Robbery11.330.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1322.688.33%
Violence and sexual offences88.670.00%
Public order55.34400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Bicycle theft21.330.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.0014.29%
Burglary25.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.67133.33%
Shoplifting44.67-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.670.00%
Public order11.33-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.01125.00%
Public order56.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.34200.00%
Drugs12.000.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.67-71.43%
Other theft11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-83.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.0116.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.0050.00%
Shoplifting32.00200.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.3420.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.34100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Shoplifting11.33-75.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.010.00%
Shoplifting43.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.670.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202423
June 20247
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 5AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bowsprit Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1