TA2 7LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7LG

TA2 7LG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7LG 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 7LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7LG, encompassing approximately 3947 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-65.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

TA2 7LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Selworthy Road with total crimes: 2

TA2 7LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.59-65.52%
Anti-social behaviour42.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Public order20.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2911.91262.50%
Criminal damage and arson57.35400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2733.33%
Public order41.010.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.57-42.86%
Public order42.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-57.14%
Other crime20.760.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.87-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77300.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.1111.11%
Public order35.07200.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.1112.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.56-20.00%
Shoplifting41.01300.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.85-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour54.0525.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Burglary10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.85-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour44.31100.00%
Shoplifting31.0150.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.32-71.43%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences157.09-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour73.80-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.77-62.50%
Other theft10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Public order10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1323.08%
Anti-social behaviour104.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.53300.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.87-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour103.29400.00%
Public order52.5366.67%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.310.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202429
July 20248
June 202414
May 202420
April 202418
March 202416
February 202417
January 202421
December 202315
November 202316
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 202310
October 202310
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
May 20241

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231
October 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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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 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
November 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 7LG 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. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St Albans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Slapes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1