BADGER PARK, TA24 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6LJ

BADGER PARK, TA24 6LJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.17 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6LJ, encompassing approximately 1215 residents.

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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)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

TA24 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Little Plover Close with total crimes: 4
  • Puffin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Silvermead with total crimes: 2

BADGER PARK, TA24 6LJ 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.1733.33%
Public order39.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.47-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.99-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.410.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8725.00%
Public order18.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.5850.00%
Public order22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.290.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%

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 offences58.23-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson34.1150.00%
Public order12.470.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1710.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.050.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.1742.86%
Anti-social behaviour28.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5875.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order69.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.9433.33%
Anti-social behaviour13.29-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.05200.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.470.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.58-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour14.940.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.170.00%
Public order111.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 202314

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20236
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 6LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Little Plover Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Puffin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Silvermead
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Widgeon Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brook Street Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. College Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ellicombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1