BIRCHAM ROAD, TA24 6BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6BE

BIRCHAM ROAD, TA24 6BE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6BE 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 6BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6BE, encompassing approximately 2343 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA24 6BE 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

BIRCHAM ROAD, TA24 6BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.99-42.86%
Public order31.71-50.00%
Burglary21.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.23-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour73.8416.67%
Public order62.9950.00%
Shoplifting52.5666.67%
Other theft22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%

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 offences1311.9585.71%
Anti-social behaviour65.55500.00%
Public order42.56300.00%
Shoplifting31.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%

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 offences77.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.99300.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Shoplifting20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.83-60.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Other theft21.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6842.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.270.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.9950.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.830.00%
Public order52.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.55-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56200.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.83150.00%
Other theft24.270.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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 offences44.270.00%
Shoplifting31.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting55.12-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences42.13-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.840.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202413
June 20247
May 20244
April 202410
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 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 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
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 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
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 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 6BE 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. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brook Street Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1