LOWER MEADOW ROAD, TA24 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6AW

LOWER MEADOW ROAD, TA24 6AW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6AW 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 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6AW, encompassing approximately 2431 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 6AW area, explore the TA24 6AW 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: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

TA24 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Marley Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

LOWER MEADOW ROAD, TA24 6AW 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.93-25.00%
Public order63.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.47-28.57%
Shoplifting42.06-33.33%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%

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 offences1214.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.930.00%
Shoplifting62.880.00%
Public order62.470.00%
Other theft22.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%

In July 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 offences1214.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.93133.33%
Public order62.8850.00%
Shoplifting62.47-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Other theft11.640.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.51425.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.6425.00%
Public order44.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6450.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.10-20.00%
Shoplifting43.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.93-28.57%
Shoplifting64.1120.00%
Public order42.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.3440.00%
Shoplifting55.76400.00%
Public order32.06-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-25.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.87-23.08%
Public order54.11400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Shoplifting11.23-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.28-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.35150.00%
Other theft22.06-33.33%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8755.56%
Public order45.760.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences98.6428.57%
Public order43.700.00%
Shoplifting41.64-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting99.05-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.70-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.170.00%
Public order34.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202421
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20239
September 202315

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 202410
March 202414
February 202410
January 202413
December 202314
November 20239
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 8 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Marley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Chestnut Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Luttrell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitegate Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Brook Street Mews
    Total1
    Public order1