PONSFORD ROAD, TA24 5DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5DX

PONSFORD ROAD, TA24 5DX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5DX 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 5DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5DX, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 5DX area, explore the TA24 5DX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TA24 5DX area, visit the TA24 5DX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TA24 5DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3

PONSFORD ROAD, TA24 5DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour59.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-66.67%
Shoplifting41.6933.33%
Public order31.69-62.50%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In August 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 offences1211.860.00%
Public order85.0860.00%
Shoplifting33.39-86.96%
Other theft21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.18283.33%
Violence and sexual offences129.740.00%
Public order55.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.69-25.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Robbery10.85-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.83140.00%
Shoplifting65.08-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.54100.00%
Public order41.6933.33%
Other theft31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-50.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.29-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences53.39-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.12-20.00%
Public order31.69-25.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.83116.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.51-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.97400.00%
Public order42.12300.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.2966.67%
Shoplifting66.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.20-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Shoplifting21.27-50.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.90233.33%
Shoplifting44.24100.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.24-62.50%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-66.67%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1760.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.3920.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54100.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.270.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 20245
April 20247
March 202415
February 20249
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202423
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitegate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1