TA24 5BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5BT

TA24 5BT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5BT 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 5BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5BT, encompassing approximately 3024 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TA24 5BT 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

TA24 5BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.91-57.89%
Anti-social behaviour72.6440.00%
Public order62.31-40.00%
Shoplifting41.98-33.33%
Other theft21.32-60.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.20-9.52%
Public order106.28100.00%
Shoplifting63.31-73.91%
Other theft51.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.14155.56%
Violence and sexual offences217.6010.53%
Anti-social behaviour106.94100.00%
Public order53.3166.67%
Robbery31.6550.00%
Other theft20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.2058.33%
Shoplifting96.2812.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.98-16.67%
Other theft41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32-25.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.89-25.00%
Shoplifting83.97-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.64500.00%
Public order51.98-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.650.00%
Other theft41.32300.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 offences1615.540.00%
Shoplifting155.2987.50%
Public order74.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.32-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.906.67%
Shoplifting85.29166.67%
Public order52.6466.67%
Burglary21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

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 offences158.9325.00%
Shoplifting34.96-25.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.26500.00%
Public order53.97150.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Drugs21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-60.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In December 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 behaviour55.95-16.67%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-84.62%
Burglary20.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.2344.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.98150.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.98-10.00%
Public order52.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.310.00%
Public order51.980.00%
Shoplifting51.650.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202421
June 202419
May 202412
April 202416
March 202416
February 202415
January 202412
December 20232
November 202313
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 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 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 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 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232
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 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 5BT 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. Bampton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dugdale Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Brook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1