THE AVENUE, TA24 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5AY

THE AVENUE, TA24 5AY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.55 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5AY, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TA24 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

THE AVENUE, TA24 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour711.5540.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.89-64.71%
Public order62.47-40.00%
Shoplifting42.47-33.33%
Burglary21.650.00%
Other theft10.82-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.970.00%
Public order107.01100.00%
Shoplifting64.12-73.91%
Other theft52.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.06100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2326.81155.56%
Violence and sexual offences179.49-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour107.01100.00%
Public order54.1266.67%
Robbery32.0650.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.8080.00%
Shoplifting97.4212.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.710.00%
Other theft42.06-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.26-37.50%
Shoplifting84.12-46.67%
Other theft53.30400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06400.00%
Public order42.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.566.67%
Shoplifting156.6087.50%
Public order66.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-50.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.020.00%
Shoplifting86.19166.67%
Public order43.30100.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7266.67%
Shoplifting36.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.90350.00%
Public order53.71150.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.01-33.33%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Other theft31.65200.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-81.82%
Burglary20.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2057.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.47150.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Public order31.65-40.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.31-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.7140.00%
Public order52.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.790.00%
Public order54.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.060.00%
Shoplifting52.060.00%
Drugs22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202417
June 202418
May 202410
April 202416
March 202415
February 202415
January 20249
December 20232
November 202311
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202423
June 20249
May 20248
April 202415
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
September 20235

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20232

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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 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. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 7. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1