TA2 7JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7JL

TA2 7JL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.05 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7JL 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 7JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7JL, encompassing approximately 3881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-40.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)

TA2 7JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.05-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour54.890.00%
Public order31.29-62.50%
Burglary30.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-75.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.97128.57%
Criminal damage and arson128.24140.00%
Public order83.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.060.00%
Shoplifting21.29100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.02-41.67%
Public order63.6150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29-44.44%
Burglary11.290.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.91-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson106.18900.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.58350.00%
Public order42.32-42.86%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2811.5975.00%
Public order77.2175.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.79-30.43%
Public order44.12-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-20.00%
Shoplifting41.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-40.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.82-8.00%
Public order65.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29150.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.30-7.41%
Public order46.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.03100.00%
Shoplifting31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-66.67%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.8568.75%
Criminal damage and arson66.96100.00%
Public order41.5533.33%
Other theft31.03200.00%
Burglary20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-77.78%
Shoplifting20.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.50-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.12-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-70.00%
Public order30.77-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.5825.00%
Public order62.580.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.59-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.1560.00%
Public order62.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-33.33%
Other theft31.0350.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.620.00%
Public order96.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.550.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20239
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202432
July 202414
June 202424
May 202428
April 202416
March 202423
February 202425
January 202427
December 202316
November 202325
October 202320
September 202324

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 202310
October 20234
September 20236

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 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20241
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
May 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 7JL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rydon Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 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. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    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. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Albans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Slapes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1