LYNGFORD SQUARE, TA2 7EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7EY

LYNGFORD SQUARE, TA2 7EY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.86 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7EY 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 7EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7EY, encompassing approximately 3655 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 7EY area, explore the TA2 7EY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA2 7EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4

LYNGFORD SQUARE, TA2 7EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.86-37.93%
Shoplifting94.92-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.4650.00%
Burglary31.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-72.73%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-71.43%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.05107.14%
Shoplifting117.93120.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.011000.00%
Public order73.0116.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-33.33%
Burglary21.090.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.39-54.84%
Anti-social behaviour63.83-33.33%
Public order61.6450.00%
Shoplifting51.64-28.57%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.3210.71%
Anti-social behaviour98.48200.00%
Shoplifting72.4640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.91150.00%
Public order41.3733.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.5886.67%
Shoplifting57.66-44.44%
Public order31.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-25.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.67-31.82%
Shoplifting94.10200.00%
Public order42.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.3146.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.02166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.19100.00%
Public order41.0933.33%
Shoplifting31.09-25.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2115.38%
Shoplifting44.10-20.00%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 offences138.75-7.14%
Public order53.56400.00%
Shoplifting51.37150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson30.8250.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.8340.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-50.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202429
July 202414
June 202431
May 202428
April 202415
March 202422
February 202415
January 202413
December 202314
November 202321

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Maple Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kilve Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1