FAIRWATER CLOSE, TA2 6AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 6AT

FAIRWATER CLOSE, TA2 6AT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.92 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA2 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 7.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA2 6AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6AT, encompassing approximately 1569 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA2 6AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Dowell Close with total crimes: 2
  • Roughmoor Crescent with total crimes: 2

FAIRWATER CLOSE, TA2 6AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.92140.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.82200.00%
Robbery31.910.00%
Other theft11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-20.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.010.00%
Public order23.18100.00%
Shoplifting21.27-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9225.00%
Other theft33.18200.00%
Shoplifting31.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Public order11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.550.00%
Vehicle crime25.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0114.29%
Shoplifting25.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.28133.33%
Shoplifting24.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.46-40.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.180.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.280.00%
Other theft32.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.9233.33%
Other theft22.550.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27100.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.460.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA2 6AT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Dowell Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Roughmoor Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Roughmoor Close
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 5. Higher Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brindle Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1