TA2 7JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7JH

TA2 7JH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7JH 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 7JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7JH, encompassing approximately 2657 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-60.87% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 7JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pyrland Fields with total crimes: 5
  • Cats Lane with total crimes: 2
  • St David'S Close with total crimes: 1

TA2 7JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.89-60.87%
Burglary13.390.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

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 offences2311.66283.33%
Public order38.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-50.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.77-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour42.26300.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Public order20.75-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.91171.43%
Public order57.1566.67%
Other crime21.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.40-56.25%
Public order32.63-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.78-15.79%
Public order56.02400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.165.56%
Criminal damage and arson37.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.4163.64%
Other theft26.770.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.15-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.14-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-66.67%
Public order20.750.00%
Burglary20.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.29-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson94.52800.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39100.00%
Other crime12.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In October 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 offences139.03-31.58%
Public order34.89200.00%
Other theft31.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202423
July 20246
June 20246
May 202419
April 20247
March 202416
February 202419
January 202418
December 202311
November 202312
October 202313
September 202319

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pyrland Fields
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Cats Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. St Albans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ladymead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Slapes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1