WELLSPRINGS ROAD, TA2 7LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7LU

WELLSPRINGS ROAD, TA2 7LU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.60 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7LU 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 7LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7LU, encompassing approximately 3956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 7LU area, explore the TA2 7LU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TA2 7LU area, visit the TA2 7LU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-38.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

TA2 7LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Peter Street with total crimes: 5

WELLSPRINGS ROAD, TA2 7LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences219.60-38.24%
Shoplifting95.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-42.86%
Public order21.01-81.82%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.25-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.4636.00%
Public order118.59175.00%
Shoplifting92.78125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2775.00%
Burglary31.77200.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.32-40.00%
Shoplifting41.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.01-50.00%
Public order41.01100.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences2513.39-32.43%
Criminal damage and arson106.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.53300.00%
Shoplifting42.0233.33%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Public order20.76-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3713.14208.33%
Public order69.3520.00%
Shoplifting31.52-40.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson63.030.00%
Public order51.5225.00%
Shoplifting51.26400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-50.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.1215.79%
Criminal damage and arson65.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.52300.00%
Public order41.0133.33%
Other crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.3372.73%
Public order34.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-60.00%
Shoplifting10.51-66.67%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.08-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson52.78150.00%
Public order31.2650.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.10-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour74.8040.00%
Shoplifting21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Public order20.51-75.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.8820.00%
Public order86.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.260.00%
Other theft21.26100.00%
Shoplifting10.51-90.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.13-20.00%
Shoplifting105.0511.11%
Public order62.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.26-16.67%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.150.00%
Shoplifting96.320.00%
Public order82.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 294 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202434
July 202425
June 202425
May 202437
April 202412
March 202422
February 202419
January 202411
December 202319
November 202324
October 202320
September 202325

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Rydon Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Peter Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Maple Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Enmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kilve Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hylton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Bagborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1