TA24 5SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 5SJ

TA24 5SJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 147.82 per 1,000 population. This TA24 5SJ 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 5SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 5SJ, encompassing approximately 175 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 5SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Road with total crimes: 17
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9

TA24 5SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18147.82157.14%
Other theft4102.34100.00%
Public order222.740.00%
Burglary111.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences785.28-46.15%
Public order239.800.00%
Other theft211.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime15.690.00%
Burglary15.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.69-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13136.4544.44%
Anti-social behaviour373.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.06200.00%
Other theft217.060.00%
Public order211.370.00%
Robbery111.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.85-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson151.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14119.390.00%
Other theft379.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.690.00%
Other crime15.690.00%
Public order15.69-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14102.34-17.65%
Public order379.59200.00%
Other theft117.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17136.45466.67%
Criminal damage and arson396.650.00%
Other theft217.060.00%
Burglary111.370.00%
Public order15.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime117.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.74-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16153.50433.33%
Criminal damage and arson490.97300.00%
Other theft422.740.00%
Public order222.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences334.11-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.060.00%
Public order15.690.00%
Theft from the person15.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1296.6533.33%
Other theft368.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime15.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9102.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson351.170.00%
Other theft317.060.00%
Public order117.060.00%
Drugs15.690.00%
Vehicle crime15.690.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 202414
April 202414
March 202417
February 20243
January 20244
December 202316
November 20233
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Warren Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Park/Open Space
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order1