TA24 5EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5EB

TA24 5EB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5EB 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 5EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5EB, encompassing approximately 1751 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA24 5EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Silvermead with total crimes: 2

TA24 5EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order510.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.85-33.33%
Shoplifting42.28-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.280.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.1342.86%
Shoplifting65.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.43100.00%
Public order53.4325.00%
Other theft22.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.14-66.67%

In July 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 offences713.7040.00%
Shoplifting64.00-71.43%
Public order43.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.710.00%
Other theft11.710.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2121.69425.00%
Violence and sexual offences511.990.00%
Public order42.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.71200.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.8525.00%
Shoplifting42.85-33.33%
Public order32.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Robbery11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.8520.00%
Public order43.4333.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.28-33.33%
Other crime11.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.4275.00%
Shoplifting54.00400.00%
Public order32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.57-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.140.00%
Other theft21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.99140.00%
Other theft36.850.00%
Public order31.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.9966.67%
Shoplifting42.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.28-33.33%
Public order11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.70-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.560.00%
Public order34.570.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202421
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 202312
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
September 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Luttrell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1