PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 7PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7PW

PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 7PW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7PW 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 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7PW, encompassing approximately 3056 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

TA2 7PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Taunton with total crimes: 11
  • Raymond Street with total crimes: 5
  • Peter Street with total crimes: 5

PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 7PW 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 Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.72-33.33%
Public order97.2012.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.94-30.77%
Robbery12.94-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.88153.85%
Anti-social behaviour1310.80160.00%
Public order84.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.62150.00%
Other theft31.64-25.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4718.18%
Public order64.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.960.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-60.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 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 offences1110.14-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.600.00%
Vehicle crime51.64400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.6466.67%
Public order41.64-20.00%
Shoplifting11.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.43-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson54.25-61.54%
Public order51.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-25.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Shoplifting20.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson135.231200.00%
Public order54.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-20.00%
Shoplifting31.3150.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.7012.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.1625.00%
Public order41.64100.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.7631.58%
Anti-social behaviour48.1833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.45-5.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.2233.33%
Other theft31.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.09-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour46.5433.33%
Public order31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Other theft30.980.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.74320.00%
Burglary36.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft30.98200.00%
Other theft30.9850.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.89-72.22%
Anti-social behaviour41.6433.33%
Public order31.31200.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.140.00%
Vehicle crime45.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Public order10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202433
July 202413
June 202411
May 202413
April 202416
March 202428
February 202425
January 202419
December 202320
November 202321
October 20235
September 202318

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Taunton
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Raymond Street
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Peter Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Belgrave Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Andrew'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Maple Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. The Triangle
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Trenchard Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kingston Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Andrews View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Portman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1