TA24 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5JA

TA24 5JA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5JA, encompassing approximately 2678 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA24 5JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Marley Close with total crimes: 3

TA24 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.08-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour62.61100.00%
Public order52.24-50.00%
Shoplifting41.87-33.33%
Burglary21.490.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.70-18.75%
Public order104.85233.33%
Shoplifting63.73-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2221.28175.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.97350.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.36100.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Robbery11.12-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.7077.78%
Shoplifting85.970.00%
Public order32.99-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Robbery20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences910.83-30.77%
Shoplifting83.36-33.33%
Public order52.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.19-13.33%
Shoplifting124.8571.43%
Public order44.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0715.38%
Shoplifting75.60133.33%
Public order52.61400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.3418.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.85200.00%
Shoplifting31.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.47175.00%
Shoplifting24.11-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Public order20.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.49-60.00%
Shoplifting41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.490.00%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Burglary20.750.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences108.9611.11%
Shoplifting43.730.00%
Public order31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.12-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.2280.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.3616.67%
Public order42.61100.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.240.00%
Shoplifting51.870.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202416
June 202416
May 20249
April 202413
March 202415
February 202413
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202422
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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 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 5JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Marley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Bampton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Dugdale Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitegate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1