TA24 6AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6AT

TA24 6AT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6AT 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 6AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6AT, encompassing approximately 2264 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 6AT area, explore the TA24 6AT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

TA24 6AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Plover Close with total crimes: 4
  • Marley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

TA24 6AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences98.39-25.00%
Public order43.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-42.86%
Burglary21.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.46-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour75.3016.67%
Public order63.0950.00%
Shoplifting52.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.2150.00%
Other theft21.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.3785.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.74100.00%
Public order42.65100.00%
Shoplifting31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8340.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Public order20.88-60.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.83-50.00%
Public order52.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In April 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 offences109.7242.86%
Public order44.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-25.00%
Shoplifting21.32100.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.62-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson43.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.95-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.77200.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4250.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.27150.00%
Public order64.42200.00%
Other theft22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.7750.00%
Shoplifting31.32-40.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.62-45.45%
Shoplifting52.65-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.370.00%
Shoplifting114.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.860.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
December 20236
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202413
June 20247
May 20245
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 6AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little Plover Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Marley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Luttrell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Street Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1