TA24 5AP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5AP

TA24 5AP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.03 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5AP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA24 postcode area, which has experienced 150 crimes and a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA24 5AP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5AP, encompassing approximately 1693 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

TA24 5AP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Bowsprit Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

TA24 5AP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.03-35.29%
Shoplifting106.50-60.00%
Public order95.90125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.31-28.57%
Other theft32.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2536.61257.14%
Violence and sexual offences1714.7641.67%
Anti-social behaviour710.0475.00%
Public order44.13-50.00%
Robbery32.3650.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.3950.00%
Public order87.09300.00%
Shoplifting74.72-50.00%
Other theft44.13-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-20.00%
Robbery22.36100.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1424.217.69%
Violence and sexual offences88.27-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson54.7225.00%
Other theft52.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.9566.67%
Public order22.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.8040.00%
Shoplifting138.278.33%
Public order67.68500.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Bicycle theft21.770.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1216.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.0925.00%
Burglary25.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18100.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.2233.33%
Shoplifting64.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Public order11.18-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.99125.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.31500.00%
Public order53.540.00%
Drugs22.950.00%

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
Shoplifting44.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-75.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.72150.00%
Shoplifting32.95200.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

In October 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 behaviour712.4016.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.54100.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Shoplifting11.18-75.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.400.00%
Public order43.540.00%
Shoplifting42.36-55.56%
Violence and sexual offences32.36200.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.310.00%
Other theft43.540.00%
Public order42.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202417
June 202412
May 20248
April 202414
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202425
June 20247
May 202414
April 202413
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234
August 20239

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20237
September 20236
August 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
August 20231

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bowsprit Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total7
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Glenmore Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Summerland Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Northfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Esplanade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Queens Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Irnham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1