TA2 6EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 6EG

TA2 6EG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.80 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6EG 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 6EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6EG, encompassing approximately 526 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 6EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Corkscrew Lane with total crimes: 1

TA2 6EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.900.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.600.00%
Burglary15.700.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

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 theft15.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.900.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.900.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.800.00%
Shoplifting11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson311.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.700.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rectory Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Corkscrew Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1