TA2 7LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7LP

TA2 7LP, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.43 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7LP 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 7LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7LP, encompassing approximately 3606 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

TA2 7LP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Pyrland Fields with total crimes: 5

TA2 7LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.43-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.1025.00%
Public order21.39-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-81.82%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.53114.29%
Criminal damage and arson118.32175.00%
Public order73.0540.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.940.00%
Shoplifting21.11100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.707.69%
Public order53.8825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.11-33.33%
Burglary21.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.65-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson93.60800.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.50500.00%
Public order41.66-50.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Burglary30.83200.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.2640.00%
Public order85.8260.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.98-28.57%
Public order54.160.00%
Shoplifting41.39300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.54-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour65.8250.00%
Public order51.6666.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.9213.04%
Anti-social behaviour47.21100.00%
Public order31.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8350.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.9864.29%
Criminal damage and arson46.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-75.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.22-70.00%
Public order30.83-50.00%
Burglary20.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.14-8.70%
Criminal damage and arson105.82233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.7728.57%
Public order62.500.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.48-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour76.3875.00%
Public order61.94-25.00%
Other theft41.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.490.00%
Public order82.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Possession of weapons21.110.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 270 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202414
June 202413
May 202421
April 202415
March 202421
February 202426
January 202423
December 202314
November 202321
October 202323
September 202327

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20234
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
February 20241

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 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 20244
June 20249
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233
September 20238

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 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
September 20231

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA2 7LP 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. Pyrland Fields
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cats Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Albans Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ladymead Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Slapes Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1