LAPWING CLOSE, TA24 6UP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 6UP

LAPWING CLOSE, TA24 6UP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.50 per 1,000 population. This TA24 6UP 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 6UP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 6UP, encompassing approximately 914 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 6UP area, explore the TA24 6UP Area information page.
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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 6UP 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

LAPWING CLOSE, TA24 6UP 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 offences1217.5033.33%
Public order313.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.28-66.67%

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 offences918.59-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.840.00%
Other theft23.280.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%

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 offences1013.1325.00%
Public order110.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

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 offences816.41166.67%
Anti-social behaviour38.75200.00%
Public order23.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.280.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Theft from the person11.090.00%

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 offences510.94-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.4750.00%
Public order13.280.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

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 offences1117.5022.22%
Criminal damage and arson212.030.00%
Public order12.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In February 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 offences916.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences67.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.560.00%

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 order613.13100.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.38-66.67%
Other theft11.090.00%

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 behaviour312.03200.00%
Public order33.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.66-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.470.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.310.00%
Public order113.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245
March 202411
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 202312

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
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 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 6UP 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