CHER, TA24 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5EL

CHER, TA24 5EL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5EL, encompassing approximately 2468 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 5EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrews Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Bampton Street with total crimes: 2

CHER, TA24 5EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.67-14.29%
Public order32.43200.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.27-22.22%
Other theft22.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6728.57%
Burglary13.650.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4616.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.84100.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2720.00%
Public order32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.46-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.29-26.67%
Public order24.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.08-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-50.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.27300.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-40.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-28.57%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.6740.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84400.00%
Public order22.03100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 202411
February 202415
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 1 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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 3. Bampton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dugdale Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Brook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Dell
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hopcott Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1