TOWNSEND ROAD, TA24 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5RJ

TOWNSEND ROAD, TA24 5RJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5RJ 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 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5RJ, encompassing approximately 2155 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 5RJ 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
  • Chestnut Way with total crimes: 3

TOWNSEND ROAD, TA24 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-20.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other theft20.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.35-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.32-16.67%
Shoplifting52.3266.67%
Public order32.320.00%

In July 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 offences711.1340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78300.00%
Shoplifting31.8650.00%
Public order31.3950.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0325.00%
Shoplifting22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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 offences46.03-33.33%
Public order31.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Other theft10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.42-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Shoplifting21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

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 offences88.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.8650.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2833.33%
Public order53.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Shoplifting10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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 offences65.57-33.33%
Shoplifting22.780.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.96125.00%
Other theft24.170.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.570.00%
Shoplifting31.86-40.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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
Shoplifting55.10-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences42.32100.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting116.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 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 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
November 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 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
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 5RJ 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. Chestnut Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 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