TA24 6DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6DF

TA24 6DF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.82 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6DF 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 6DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6DF, encompassing approximately 1487 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

TA24 6DF 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
  • Puffin Close with total crimes: 3

TA24 6DF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.070.00%
Public order53.36150.00%
Shoplifting43.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.05150.00%
Other theft23.36100.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Shoplifting11.34-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.12175.00%
Public order37.400.00%
Shoplifting32.02-84.21%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-50.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.53533.33%
Anti-social behaviour412.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-33.33%
Public order32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.02200.00%
Other theft12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 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 offences610.0850.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.030.00%
Shoplifting32.02-25.00%
Robbery12.020.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order512.1025.00%
Shoplifting43.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-25.00%
Other crime12.020.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.5087.50%
Public order410.08300.00%
Shoplifting42.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.380.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%

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 order610.7650.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.03-50.00%
Other theft21.340.00%

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 offences610.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0333.33%
Public order42.690.00%
Shoplifting12.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.08-64.71%
Shoplifting44.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.500.00%
Public order411.430.00%
Shoplifting42.690.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
December 20236
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202419
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 202415
February 20248
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202317

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
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 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 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 6DF 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. Puffin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1