MARTLET ROAD, TA24 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5QD

MARTLET ROAD, TA24 5QD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5QD, encompassing approximately 1951 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 5QD area, explore the TA24 5QD 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: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA24 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • The Parade with total crimes: 4
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3

MARTLET ROAD, TA24 5QD 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.2575.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.59-71.43%
Shoplifting42.05-33.33%
Public order32.05-62.50%
Burglary11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.960.00%
Public order87.17100.00%
Shoplifting64.10-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour43.07-55.56%
Other theft32.0550.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2231.25144.44%
Violence and sexual offences1411.27-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.17125.00%
Robbery44.61100.00%
Public order42.05300.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences1518.9650.00%
Shoplifting97.6912.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Robbery21.02100.00%
Public order11.02-75.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences1017.42-41.18%
Shoplifting85.12-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.10500.00%
Public order43.07-42.86%
Other theft32.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.5713.33%
Shoplifting148.71133.33%
Public order77.1775.00%
Other theft23.590.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.910.00%
Shoplifting67.69100.00%
Public order43.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour47.69300.00%
Shoplifting32.0550.00%
Public order21.54-50.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.76350.00%
Public order44.61300.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Shoplifting21.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

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
Shoplifting47.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-80.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-66.67%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%

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 offences1013.3266.67%
Shoplifting45.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-57.14%
Public order31.54-25.00%
Other theft21.540.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.5950.00%
Public order43.070.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other theft21.020.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.880.00%
Public order47.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.050.00%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202414
June 202415
May 202410
April 202417
March 202415
February 202415
January 20249
December 20232
November 202310
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 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 202414
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
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 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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 5QD postcode area is presented below.

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