TA24 5RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5RH

TA24 5RH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5RH 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 5RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5RH, encompassing approximately 2347 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 5RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

TA24 5RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour45.54-20.00%
Public order31.70-25.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.67-16.67%
Shoplifting52.1366.67%
Public order42.1333.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-63.64%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5037.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.69200.00%
Shoplifting32.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.82100.00%
Shoplifting23.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.54-42.86%
Public order31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.24-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.52-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour43.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.11-33.33%
Shoplifting22.560.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.82200.00%
Public order33.830.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.11-40.00%
Public order31.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.69-58.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.13300.00%
Public order11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting127.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 202312

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Marley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 4. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitegate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1