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

Overview of Crime in TA24 6BQ

BIRCHAM ROAD, TA24 6BQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.63 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6BQ, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

TA24 6BQ 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

BIRCHAM ROAD, TA24 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6320.00%
Public order36.47-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.62-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.64-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour65.390.00%
Shoplifting53.2466.67%
Public order42.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft21.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1737.50%
Shoplifting35.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08100.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.09-33.33%
Public order32.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24-25.00%
Shoplifting21.62100.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.33-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson46.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-33.33%
Public order11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 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 offences1311.3385.71%
Anti-social behaviour37.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0140.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.78200.00%
Shoplifting21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order68.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.2466.67%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

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 behaviour38.0950.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.62-57.14%
Shoplifting31.62-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 offences78.09-58.82%
Shoplifting53.78-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.700.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

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 offences1717.800.00%
Shoplifting119.170.00%
Public order25.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 202412
February 202413
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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 6BQ 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. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ellicombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1