TA24 8SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA24 8SA

TA24 8SA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population. This TA24 8SA 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 8SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA24 8SA, encompassing approximately 891 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA24 8SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 5
  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Oak Close with total crimes: 2

TA24 8SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.47133.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.86200.00%
Drugs13.370.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In August 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 offences35.61-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.37-75.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In July 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 offences511.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.61300.00%
Other crime14.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.37-50.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.61100.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-75.00%
Other crime11.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.8633.33%
Public order24.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.61200.00%
Public order13.370.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4933.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.37-57.14%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.47-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour47.860.00%
Other theft14.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.10166.67%
Criminal damage and arson18.98-50.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order412.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 1 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.

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September 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 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.

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20234

A total of 2 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.

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June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Ash Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oak Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodcombe Brake
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Woodside Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Periton Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1