TA2 6NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 6NL

TA2 6NL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.12 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6NL 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 6NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6NL, encompassing approximately 3571 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 6NL area, explore the TA2 6NL Area information page.
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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: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA2 6NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chip Lane with total crimes: 14
  • Raymond Street with total crimes: 5
  • Higher Palmerston Road with total crimes: 2

TA2 6NL 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting128.12140.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.36-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-33.33%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.00133.33%
Shoplifting53.92150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4050.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.2050.00%
Other theft31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Public order10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.92-50.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.16-27.27%
Other theft32.24200.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.60-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.2815.38%
Criminal damage and arson34.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.640.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.560.00%
Public order53.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4050.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56-33.33%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.448.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-71.43%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.84-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson73.36250.00%
Other theft21.96-50.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.9672.73%
Other theft45.32300.00%
Burglary21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.56-33.33%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20246
June 20244
May 20248
April 202411
March 202415
February 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chip Lane
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Raymond Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Higher Palmerston Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kingston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrews View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenway Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Winston Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. College Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rupert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1