TA24 6DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6DD

TA24 6DD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.74 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6DD 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 6DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6DD, encompassing approximately 2276 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

TA24 6DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Little Plover Close with total crimes: 4
  • Marley Close with total crimes: 3

TA24 6DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.74-15.38%
Public order64.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.64-28.57%
Shoplifting42.20-33.33%
Burglary21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.378.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.7116.67%
Shoplifting63.070.00%
Public order52.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Other theft20.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.1871.43%
Shoplifting65.27-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.6450.00%
Public order42.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2118.45425.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.76300.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.10-36.36%
Shoplifting43.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.760.00%
Public order31.32-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.320.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3022.22%
Shoplifting64.8320.00%
Public order52.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.20-25.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1012.50%
Shoplifting53.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Public order31.76200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76200.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.39100.00%
Other theft21.76-33.33%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.42100.00%
Public order85.27166.67%
Other theft33.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.35-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.6433.33%
Shoplifting41.76-55.56%
Public order31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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
Shoplifting99.66-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.95-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1515.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.590.00%
Public order44.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
December 20238
November 20233
September 20234

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 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
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 1 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

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 6DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Little Plover Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Marley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Luttrell Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hayfield Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brook Street Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1