LIGHTERMANS CLOSE, TA24 6GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6GB

LIGHTERMANS CLOSE, TA24 6GB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.18 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6GB 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 6GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6GB, encompassing approximately 1054 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

TA24 6GB 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
  • Glenmore Road with total crimes: 2

LIGHTERMANS CLOSE, TA24 6GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.18128.57%
Shoplifting815.1714.29%
Public order47.5833.33%
Other theft23.790.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%
Other crime11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.91-22.22%
Shoplifting76.64133.33%
Public order36.640.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-50.00%

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 offences921.81-10.00%
Shoplifting38.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84200.00%
Public order32.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.84-33.33%
Other theft21.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.70-9.09%
Public order69.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.69-40.00%
Other theft22.84-50.00%
Shoplifting11.90-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

In May 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 offences1129.39120.00%
Shoplifting610.43500.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.6966.67%
Other theft44.740.00%
Public order33.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.84-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.740.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.840.00%
Bicycle theft21.900.00%
Shoplifting11.90-87.50%

In March 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 offences1018.0166.67%
Shoplifting89.48100.00%
Other theft17.580.00%

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 offences611.38200.00%
Shoplifting45.69-42.86%
Public order13.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.32250.00%
Public order26.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.90-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.43-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.840.00%
Other theft22.84100.00%
Shoplifting21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.2725.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.840.00%
Shoplifting21.90100.00%
Other theft11.90-50.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.790.00%
Other theft21.90100.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.480.00%
Drugs22.840.00%
Public order11.900.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20247
July 20249
June 202410
May 202411
April 20245
March 202410
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

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 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 6GB 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. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Tregonwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1