TA24 6FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6FB

TA24 6FB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.85 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6FB 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 6FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6FB, encompassing approximately 1137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA24 6FB 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 6FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.8527.27%
Public order512.30150.00%
Shoplifting44.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.3322.22%
Anti-social behaviour49.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.520.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Shoplifting11.76-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.18125.00%
Shoplifting37.91-84.21%
Other theft12.640.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1929.00533.33%
Violence and sexual offences416.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.64200.00%
Other theft12.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.1825.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.390.00%
Shoplifting32.64-25.00%
Robbery12.640.00%
Public order10.88-80.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

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 order514.9425.00%
Shoplifting44.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.52-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson33.52200.00%
Other crime12.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.0975.00%
Public order412.30300.00%
Shoplifting43.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-66.67%

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 offences813.18-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson37.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.640.00%
Other theft11.760.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.4228.57%
Anti-social behaviour27.91100.00%
Other theft11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.1816.67%
Public order66.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.27-75.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

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 offences614.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.2733.33%
Public order43.520.00%
Shoplifting13.52-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

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 offences613.18-64.71%
Shoplifting45.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.64100.00%

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 offences1725.480.00%
Public order414.940.00%
Shoplifting43.520.00%
Vehicle crime23.520.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
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 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 202317

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 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 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
September 20231

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 6FB 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. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Widgeon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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 Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1