BOWSPRIT CLOSE, TA24 6GR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6GR

BOWSPRIT CLOSE, TA24 6GR, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 56.89 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6GR 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 6GR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6GR, encompassing approximately 931 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

TA24 6GR 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

BOWSPRIT CLOSE, TA24 6GR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2256.89120.00%
Shoplifting1223.6150.00%
Public order712.88133.33%
Other theft57.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3750.00%
Burglary23.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

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 offences1031.13-33.33%
Shoplifting810.7333.33%
Other theft48.5933.33%
Public order34.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.22-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1536.497.14%
Shoplifting616.10-70.00%
Other theft36.440.00%
Public order33.22-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Burglary13.220.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2055.81122.22%
Violence and sexual offences1421.47-17.65%
Public order815.03166.67%
Other theft38.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Bicycle theft12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1748.3054.55%
Shoplifting918.2580.00%
Other theft79.66600.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.5166.67%
Public order35.37-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Robbery12.150.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.13-42.11%
Public order511.8125.00%
Shoplifting55.37-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Bicycle theft22.150.00%
Other theft12.15-50.00%

In March 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 offences1941.86171.43%
Shoplifting1220.39200.00%
Public order412.88300.00%
Other theft24.290.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In February 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 offences715.0316.67%
Shoplifting47.51-42.86%
Public order14.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.32250.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.51-62.50%
Public order26.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-66.67%
Drugs11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1637.57166.67%
Other theft617.17500.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.44-42.86%
Public order44.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.290.00%
Shoplifting23.22-33.33%

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 behaviour725.7640.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.510.00%
Public order36.440.00%
Shoplifting33.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Other theft13.22-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

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 offences623.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.440.00%
Shoplifting55.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.370.00%
Other theft23.22100.00%
Burglary12.15-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting519.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.370.00%
Public order34.290.00%
Burglary23.220.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Other theft12.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
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 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202410
July 202415
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 202419
February 20247
January 20246
December 202316
November 20236
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 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 4 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
February 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 6GR 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. Park/Open Space
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft3
    Public order1
  • 5. Glenmore Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Vennland Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Trinity Way
    Total1
    Public order1