THE PARKS, TA24 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 8BU

THE PARKS, TA24 8BU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.00 per 1,000 population. This TA24 8BU 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 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 8BU, encompassing approximately 2001 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA24 8BU area, explore the TA24 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrews Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bampton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Park Street with total crimes: 1

THE PARKS, TA24 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.000.00%
Burglary12.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 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 offences55.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.50200.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.00-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4975.00%
Vehicle crime33.500.00%
Theft from the person11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.9933.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-50.00%
Other theft12.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4960.00%
Public order34.0050.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In March 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 offences55.99-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.500.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In February 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 offences87.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0050.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Public order21.00100.00%

In January 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 offences44.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-33.33%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-33.33%
Public order11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.49-40.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Shoplifting21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences56.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.50100.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Bampton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dugdale Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Brook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Woodcombe Brake
    Total1
    Drugs1