TA24 5HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5HE

TA24 5HE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5HE, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 5HE area, explore the TA24 5HE 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 (-53.85% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA24 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Parade with total crimes: 4
  • St Andrews Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

TA24 5HE 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34-53.85%
Public order42.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47300.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.73-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9030.00%
Public order54.77400.00%
Shoplifting31.8350.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.70-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Shoplifting21.47-33.33%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.54128.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.87100.00%
Shoplifting31.4750.00%
Public order11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.600.00%
Public order32.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.24-41.67%
Public order22.57-50.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.80-25.00%
Public order44.4033.33%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.1745.45%
Shoplifting35.870.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.97266.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-50.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

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 behaviour45.87300.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.10-62.50%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.970.00%
Shoplifting32.930.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 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 offences86.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.9350.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 202416
January 202411
December 20233
November 20238
October 20238
September 20236

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 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242

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

A total of 4 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 4. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Bampton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dugdale Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Brook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. The Dell
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hopcott Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1