TA24 6DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6DG

TA24 6DG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.88 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6DG 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 6DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6DG, encompassing approximately 1293 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA24 6DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Warren Road with total crimes: 17
  • Bowsprit Close with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

TA24 6DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.8890.00%
Shoplifting1214.6950.00%
Public order69.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09200.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime11.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.87-9.09%
Shoplifting87.7333.33%
Public order36.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32-60.00%
Other theft21.55-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%

In July 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 offences1126.290.00%
Shoplifting68.50-70.00%
Public order54.64-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.87150.00%
Other theft33.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-25.00%
Burglary12.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2038.66122.22%
Violence and sexual offences1115.46-26.67%
Public order88.50166.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.19-20.00%
Other theft33.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1530.93150.00%
Shoplifting911.6080.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.9625.00%
Other theft43.87300.00%
Public order33.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.320.00%
Robbery11.550.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.56-57.14%
Shoplifting54.64-58.33%
Public order43.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.97133.33%
Shoplifting1210.82200.00%
Public order39.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences69.2820.00%
Shoplifting44.64-42.86%
Public order13.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.92250.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.41-16.67%
Public order23.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-80.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.64-28.57%
Other theft33.87200.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Shoplifting21.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.2440.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.410.00%
Shoplifting34.64-40.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-50.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.640.00%
Shoplifting53.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.870.00%
Other theft23.09100.00%
Burglary11.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.870.00%
Public order33.870.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20249
April 20245
March 202412
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 202415
April 20246
March 202414
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 6DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Warren Road
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bowsprit Close
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1