TA2 7NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7NQ

TA2 7NQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7NQ 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 7NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7NQ, encompassing approximately 3136 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA2 7NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Rydon Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Triscombe Road with total crimes: 2

TA2 7NQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.25-42.86%
Shoplifting93.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.87-33.33%
Public order21.28-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-87.50%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 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 offences2118.175.00%
Shoplifting96.69125.00%
Public order82.87700.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.5533.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.5550.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.75122.22%
Criminal damage and arson66.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Other theft31.28-25.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.25-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.870.00%
Other theft42.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.28100.00%
Shoplifting41.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.07380.00%
Public order77.65133.33%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Shoplifting20.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.38-66.67%
Shoplifting51.59400.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-60.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.78150.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Robbery20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.83-50.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8733.33%
Shoplifting31.2850.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.93-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour54.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Shoplifting20.96100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-87.50%

In November 2023, 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 offences2113.070.00%
Public order86.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.550.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 202420
June 20249
May 202424
April 20245
March 202415
February 202412
January 20249
December 202315
November 202321

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 7NQ 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. Triscombe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hope Corner Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Enmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kilve Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hylton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Bagborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1