OBRIDGE CRESCENT, TA2 7PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7PZ

OBRIDGE CRESCENT, TA2 7PZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.72 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7PZ 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 7PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7PZ, encompassing approximately 1717 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA2 7PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • A358 with total crimes: 7
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 4
  • Priory Park with total crimes: 3

OBRIDGE CRESCENT, TA2 7PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.72-13.33%
Shoplifting57.57-28.57%
Public order32.91200.00%
Robbery21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.9666.67%
Shoplifting78.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.2412.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.240.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.97-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.9133.33%
Shoplifting32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.750.00%
Public order21.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5511.11%
Shoplifting35.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.75-70.00%
Public order21.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1020.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.24150.00%
Shoplifting52.910.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.559.09%
Shoplifting56.990.00%
Public order32.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2257.14%
Shoplifting56.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.57250.00%
Shoplifting34.070.00%
Robbery11.750.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.16-71.43%
Burglary11.16-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.97250.00%
Burglary44.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33200.00%
Shoplifting21.75-81.82%
Public order21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.90450.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.820.00%
Shoplifting21.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 202311
September 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20249
June 20248
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 202411
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 202410
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. The Triangle
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1