OBRIDGE ROAD, TA2 7PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7PX

OBRIDGE ROAD, TA2 7PX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7PX 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 7PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7PX, encompassing approximately 2172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA2 7PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lyngford Road with total crimes: 2
  • Massingham Park with total crimes: 2

OBRIDGE ROAD, TA2 7PX 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 Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.21-47.83%
Burglary25.52100.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.57187.50%
Criminal damage and arson310.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9814.29%
Other theft13.680.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.59-36.36%
Vehicle crime53.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-25.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Shoplifting11.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1216.111100.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.52-35.29%
Shoplifting35.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Public order20.92-33.33%
Robbery10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.2741.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.8350.00%
Public order31.38200.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.839.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.52100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.21120.00%
Public order45.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.84100.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.06-54.55%
Public order22.30100.00%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.97175.00%
Burglary45.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84200.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.14-20.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In September 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 offences55.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.300.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202423
July 20248
June 20247
May 202411
April 202411
March 202417
February 202412
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 202412
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Triangle
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1