WESTERN LANE, TA24 8BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 8BZ

WESTERN LANE, TA24 8BZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This TA24 8BZ 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 8BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 8BZ, encompassing approximately 2015 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 8BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Parade with total crimes: 4
  • St Andrews Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bampton Street with total crimes: 2

WESTERN LANE, TA24 8BZ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.480.00%
Burglary11.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.91-9.09%
Public order34.96200.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Other theft21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.3910.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.46200.00%
Robbery32.980.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
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 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.93100.00%
Shoplifting34.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.44-37.50%
Public order42.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4314.29%
Public order23.97-50.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
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 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.93-22.22%
Public order43.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.980.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.9328.57%
Public order34.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4950.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.45250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Burglary10.99-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.95200.00%
Other theft21.49-33.33%
Shoplifting20.99-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.99-66.67%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.9320.00%
Public order32.9850.00%
Shoplifting31.490.00%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-80.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20242
September 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA24 8BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Parade
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. St Andrews Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bampton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dugdale Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Brook Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hayman Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1