WILLIAM STREET, TA2 6HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 6HG

WILLIAM STREET, TA2 6HG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.34 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6HG 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 6HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6HG, encompassing approximately 3421 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-50.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 6HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Station Road with total crimes: 13
  • Taunton with total crimes: 11

WILLIAM STREET, TA2 6HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.34-50.98%
Anti-social behaviour147.310.00%
Public order134.090.00%
Shoplifting133.80116.67%
Robbery23.800.00%
Other crime20.58100.00%
Other theft20.58-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5129.52240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1414.91100.00%
Public order134.0985.71%
Shoplifting63.8050.00%
Other theft41.75-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-25.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Robbery20.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.4415.38%
Anti-social behaviour74.38-22.22%
Public order72.050.00%
Other theft52.05400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Shoplifting41.170.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.81-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour93.8050.00%
Public order72.63-30.00%
Shoplifting42.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-57.14%
Other theft10.88-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.07-33.33%
Public order104.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.9275.00%
Other theft62.05500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7520.00%
Possession of weapons31.7550.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.58-60.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.91-47.50%
Public order86.1414.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.3425.00%
Shoplifting51.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.4633.33%
Bicycle theft21.170.00%
Possession of weapons20.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.1737.93%
Public order711.69133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-20.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Shoplifting30.8850.00%
Other crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-40.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.6145.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Public order31.46-57.14%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.44-9.09%
Public order75.8540.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.460.00%
Other theft31.46-40.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.0310.00%
Other theft56.4366.67%
Public order51.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-58.33%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.85300.00%
Public order83.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.3425.00%
Other theft31.46-25.00%
Shoplifting20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.58100.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.57-31.03%
Public order65.85500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7533.33%
Other theft41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.480.00%
Vehicle crime51.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.460.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other theft20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 20247
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202451
July 202415
June 202413
May 202414
April 202421
March 202440
February 202429
January 202420
December 202322
November 202320
October 202320
September 202329

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 202312
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 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.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Taunton
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Raymond Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peter Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belgrave Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Andrew'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Belvedere Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Triangle
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Kingston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. St Andrews View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Portman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Greenway Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Winston Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1