TA24 5EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5EF

TA24 5EF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.10 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5EF 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 5EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5EF, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

TA24 5EF 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
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

TA24 5EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1518.1036.36%
Violence and sexual offences86.46-27.27%
Public order73.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.590.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.08-57.69%
Violence and sexual offences114.74-15.38%
Public order64.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Other theft20.86100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311.2018.18%
Public order65.60-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-25.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2627.5873.33%
Violence and sexual offences1111.2037.50%
Public order104.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.31150.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.67-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences86.46-20.00%
Public order43.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-33.33%
Other theft41.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.396.25%
Violence and sexual offences107.33-47.37%
Public order64.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.9646.15%
Shoplifting168.19300.00%
Public order46.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.4862.50%
Shoplifting45.60-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.77125.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.8814.29%
Public order33.450.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.62-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-60.00%
Shoplifting41.720.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.7925.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.3128.57%
Shoplifting43.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.720.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.07166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.45-22.22%
Shoplifting53.02-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.15300.00%
Burglary21.720.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.930.00%
Shoplifting83.880.00%
Public order53.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202411
July 202426
June 202426
May 202415
April 202417
March 202416
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 202410
March 202419
February 202413
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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