ORCHARD GREEN, TA2 7BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7BE

ORCHARD GREEN, TA2 7BE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.38 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7BE 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 7BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7BE, encompassing approximately 2392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (109.09% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

TA2 7BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • St Albans Place with total crimes: 4
  • St George'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

ORCHARD GREEN, TA2 7BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.38109.09%
Public order39.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-60.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4537.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-25.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.20-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson53.34400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09100.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.42-85.71%
Burglary10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.21200.00%
Public order78.7840.00%
Other crime22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.52-61.11%
Public order52.9325.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.29-18.18%
Public order47.52100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.9615.79%
Criminal damage and arson39.20-40.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.3846.15%
Criminal damage and arson57.94150.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25100.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.78-27.78%
Public order35.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-75.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.14-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.34133.33%
Public order62.930.00%
Vehicle crime12.510.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

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 offences2014.63-23.08%
Public order68.360.00%
Other theft32.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.870.00%
Public order63.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202411
June 20248
May 202421
April 20247
March 202418
February 202422
January 202419
December 202313
November 202318
October 202320
September 202326

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA2 7BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rydon Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. St Albans Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. St George'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Dorchester Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cats Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Slapes Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Glenwood Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pyrland Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St David'S Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orchard Green
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Beech Close
    Total1
    Burglary1