TA2 7HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7HP

TA2 7HP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7HP 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 7HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7HP, encompassing approximately 3662 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 7HP area, explore the TA2 7HP 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 (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA2 7HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4

TA2 7HP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.9125.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-50.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.2920.00%
Public order66.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.64500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-33.33%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.19-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour65.46-33.33%
Public order61.6450.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.5654.55%
Anti-social behaviour99.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.46200.00%
Public order41.6433.33%
Shoplifting31.0950.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.6522.22%
Public order36.010.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82-40.00%
Shoplifting20.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.65-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour54.910.00%
Shoplifting41.37100.00%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-25.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
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 Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1922.22%
Public order56.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.37300.00%
Shoplifting21.09-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In February 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 offences189.010.00%
Public order44.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8250.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.91-42.86%
Public order41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.46-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Other crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.01-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour83.2814.29%
Public order52.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.370.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.010.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202424
July 202420
June 202434
May 202422
April 202418
March 202422
February 202418
January 202418
December 202315
November 202320
October 202312
September 202322

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 3 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
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    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. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1