RAILWAY STREET, TA2 6HD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.50 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6HD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA2 postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this TA2 6HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6HD, encompassing approximately 2873 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 35.50 | 228.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 16.01 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 14 | 5.22 | 75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 4.87 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.44 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.74 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 16.70 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.87 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.78 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.09 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.09 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.09 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 15.31 | 6.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 5.57 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 3.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.13 | -37.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.74 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.39 | -80.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 21.23 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 12 | 5.22 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 4.18 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.13 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.78 | 400.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.04 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.70 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 18.10 | -41.46% |
| Public order | 8 | 8.35 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.78 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.39 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.70 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.70 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.35 | -75.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 26.45 | 28.12% |
| Public order | 7 | 14.27 | 250.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.44 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.09 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.39 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.70 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 18.44 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 11.14 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.09 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.04 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.70 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.70 | -71.43% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 15.66 | -16.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.96 | 16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.74 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.39 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 17.05 | 4.35% |
| Public order | 6 | 8.35 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.09 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.74 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.74 | -58.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.74 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 22.62 | 15.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 8.00 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 4.18 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.48 | 40.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 2.44 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.04 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.70 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.70 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 15.31 | -35.48% |
| Public order | 5 | 6.96 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.04 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.04 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 19.49 | -8.82% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 10.79 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.09 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.74 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.35 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 21.92 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 11.83 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.44 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.70 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.35 | 0.00% |
A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 15 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 14 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 46 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 15 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 41 |
| February 2024 | 32 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
| August 2023 | 34 |
A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA2 6HD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |