ST MICHAELS CRESCENT, TA2 7JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7JA

ST MICHAELS CRESCENT, TA2 7JA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.84 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7JA 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 7JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7JA, encompassing approximately 3755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

TA2 7JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6

ST MICHAELS CRESCENT, TA2 7JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.84-44.74%
Shoplifting95.59-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour72.4040.00%
Other theft31.86200.00%
Public order30.80-75.00%
Burglary30.8050.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-81.82%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3821.8372.73%
Public order1210.12100.00%
Shoplifting113.19120.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.9383.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.930.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.05-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson65.86-45.45%
Public order61.6050.00%
Shoplifting51.60-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-54.55%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.04-36.59%
Anti-social behaviour116.92450.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.931000.00%
Shoplifting72.9375.00%
Public order41.86-42.86%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4116.24156.25%
Public order710.9240.00%
Shoplifting41.86-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-60.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.25-33.33%
Shoplifting94.26350.00%
Public order52.40-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.33-37.50%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.39700.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.1375.00%
Public order61.86100.00%
Shoplifting21.60-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.129.09%
Shoplifting46.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.06100.00%
Public order31.06-40.00%
Other theft10.80-75.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.5122.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.86133.33%
Public order51.86150.00%
Shoplifting51.33150.00%
Other theft41.33100.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-77.78%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.12-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour94.79-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40-66.67%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.53-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.9716.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.4511.11%
Criminal damage and arson92.66125.00%
Public order72.4016.67%
Shoplifting21.86-80.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.97-7.69%
Shoplifting106.3911.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.6650.00%
Public order62.40-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-20.00%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.970.00%
Shoplifting96.920.00%
Public order82.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.600.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 202411
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 202310
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 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 20244
April 20249
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202438
July 202422
June 202426
May 202441
April 202416
March 202424
February 202424
January 202422
December 202318
November 202328
October 202324
September 202326

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

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 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

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
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 20241
April 20245
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20235

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 8 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
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total20
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Rydon Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kilve Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bagborough Road
    Total1
    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. St Albans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1