BLENHEIM ROAD, TA24 5QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5QA

BLENHEIM ROAD, TA24 5QA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5QA 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 5QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5QA, encompassing approximately 1917 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA24 5QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Parade with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

BLENHEIM ROAD, TA24 5QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.4775.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.65-66.67%
Shoplifting42.61-33.33%
Public order32.09-66.67%
Other crime11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.34-11.76%
Public order97.8280.00%
Shoplifting64.69-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-60.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2233.37144.44%
Violence and sexual offences1711.4713.33%
Anti-social behaviour108.86150.00%
Public order55.21150.00%
Robbery32.6150.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.9050.00%
Shoplifting97.8212.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Other theft31.56-25.00%
Public order21.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Robbery21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.29-37.50%
Shoplifting85.21-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.17500.00%
Public order53.13-28.57%
Other theft42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.9423.08%
Shoplifting158.34114.29%
Public order77.8275.00%
Burglary13.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.648.33%
Shoplifting76.78133.33%
Public order43.65100.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.9920.00%
Shoplifting36.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.52900.00%
Public order45.21300.00%
Shoplifting32.09-25.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-40.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-90.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.21-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.610.00%
Shoplifting42.090.00%
Public order32.09-25.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.95-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences54.1725.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.640.00%
Public order46.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.090.00%
Shoplifting42.090.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 202417
June 202415
May 202410
April 202416
March 202413
February 202412
January 202410
December 20231
November 202310
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202422
June 20249
May 20248
April 202415
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. The Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Summerland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1