TA2 6SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 6SJ

TA2 6SJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.27 per 1,000 population. This TA2 6SJ 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 6SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 6SJ, encompassing approximately 917 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 6SJ area, explore the TA2 6SJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA2 6SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hope Corner Close with total crimes: 1
  • Corkscrew Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Hylton Close with total crimes: 1

TA2 6SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.27-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.09-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.81150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In July 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 behaviour39.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Other theft12.18-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.540.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.360.00%
Public order12.180.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.09-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.16133.33%
Other theft37.630.00%
Robbery23.270.00%
Public order12.180.00%

In February 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 offences34.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.270.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.360.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.27-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.36100.00%
Other theft12.180.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.360.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.180.00%
Possession of weapons12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 6SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hope Corner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Corkscrew Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hylton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1