TA2 7JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7JE

TA2 7JE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.30 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7JE 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 7JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7JE, encompassing approximately 3806 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

TA2 7JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Lyngford Place with total crimes: 3

TA2 7JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.30-45.71%
Shoplifting94.99-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.3620.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Public order20.53-83.33%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-83.33%
Robbery10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.5466.67%
Public order129.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.15100.00%
Shoplifting113.15120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.890.00%
Burglary31.31200.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.61-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson65.52-40.00%
Public order61.5850.00%
Shoplifting51.58-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.31-50.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.29-29.73%
Anti-social behaviour106.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.630.00%
Shoplifting72.6375.00%
Public order41.84-42.86%
Burglary21.05100.00%
Other theft20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.71117.65%
Public order79.7240.00%
Shoplifting41.84-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.08-15.00%
Shoplifting94.47350.00%
Public order52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.05-42.86%
Other theft21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2011.82-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour75.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.84250.00%
Public order51.8466.67%
Shoplifting21.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.7227.78%
Shoplifting46.04-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.05100.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4612.50%
Shoplifting54.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.3166.67%
Public order21.310.00%
Burglary20.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-75.00%
Other theft20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.20-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-72.73%
Burglary30.790.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order20.53-71.43%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.249.09%
Criminal damage and arson116.31175.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.8911.11%
Public order72.6340.00%
Shoplifting21.84-80.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.194.76%
Shoplifting105.7811.11%
Anti-social behaviour92.63125.00%
Public order52.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-50.00%
Other theft31.0550.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2114.710.00%
Shoplifting95.520.00%
Public order92.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 202310
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
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 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202435
July 202421
June 202426
May 202437
April 202417
March 202420
February 202423
January 202418
December 202316
November 202324
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

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 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA2 7JE 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. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kilve Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bagborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Albans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Slapes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1