TA2 6QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 6QU

TA2 6QU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6QU 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 6QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6QU, encompassing approximately 1634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 6QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill House Road with total crimes: 4
  • Rectory Road with total crimes: 1
  • Vilberie Close with total crimes: 1

TA2 6QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.89-33.33%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.67-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-70.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.0766.67%
Public order46.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other crime11.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.51-40.00%
Public order23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.7342.86%
Criminal damage and arson16.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.1216.67%
Other theft14.280.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.67100.00%
Public order32.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.40150.00%
Public order36.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.060.00%
Public order12.45-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson811.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill House Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Vilberie Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1