TA24 5BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5BF

TA24 5BF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.63 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5BF 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 5BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5BF, encompassing approximately 1258 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA24 5BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowsprit Close with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

TA24 5BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1224.6350.00%
Public order69.53500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.18100.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.3033.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.77-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting617.48-70.00%
Public order44.77-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.18-33.33%
Other theft11.59-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2032.57122.22%
Public order715.89600.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.180.00%
Other theft22.38-33.33%

In May 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
Shoplifting920.65125.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.38-40.00%
Other theft32.38200.00%
Robbery12.380.00%
Public order10.79-80.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order518.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.97400.00%
Shoplifting43.97-63.64%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour23.180.00%
Bicycle theft21.590.00%
Other theft11.590.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.48175.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.7475.00%
Public order35.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.94-42.86%
Shoplifting43.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.180.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.0940.00%
Shoplifting65.56200.00%
Other theft24.770.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.1225.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.97-40.00%
Other theft22.38100.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Shoplifting21.59-33.33%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour512.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.970.00%
Shoplifting33.18-40.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-75.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.09400.00%
Shoplifting53.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.97300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-33.33%
Burglary13.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.890.00%
Shoplifting54.770.00%
Public order43.970.00%
Burglary23.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 6 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
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bowsprit Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Luttrell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Public order1