TA24 6AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6AY

TA24 6AY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6AY 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 6AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6AY, encompassing approximately 1914 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)

TA24 6AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Plover Close with total crimes: 4
  • Puffin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Silvermead with total crimes: 2

TA24 6AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.938.33%
Public order46.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-85.71%
Burglary10.520.00%

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 offences1216.72-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour76.27250.00%
Shoplifting53.6666.67%
Public order42.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-33.33%
Other theft21.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.5444.44%
Criminal damage and arson36.790.00%
Shoplifting31.5750.00%
Public order31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.54125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences48.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Public order31.57-25.00%
Burglary11.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.88-62.50%
Public order43.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Shoplifting22.09100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1613.0623.08%
Criminal damage and arson48.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.498.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.27200.00%
Shoplifting21.570.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.88100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.13100.00%
Other theft33.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.8450.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-57.14%
Shoplifting31.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.36-58.82%
Shoplifting53.66-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.280.00%
Shoplifting118.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.750.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 202416
February 202413
January 202412
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

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
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. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
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 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
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 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 6AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little Plover Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Puffin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Widgeon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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
  • 12. Ellicombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1