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

Overview of Crime in TA2 7QA

OBRIDGE ROAD, TA2 7QA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7QA 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 7QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7QA, encompassing approximately 1926 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 7QA area, explore the TA2 7QA 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 (-36.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

TA2 7QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 4
  • Priory Park with total crimes: 3
  • Massingham Park with total crimes: 2

OBRIDGE ROAD, TA2 7QA 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.38-36.84%
Public order26.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-66.67%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.21111.11%
Shoplifting59.86150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.8228.57%
Anti-social behaviour24.67-50.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

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 offences712.98-36.36%
Vehicle crime53.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08300.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Shoplifting21.560.00%

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 offences1110.9022.22%
Criminal damage and arson45.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.08100.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

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 arson1016.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.67150.00%
Shoplifting32.600.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0225.00%
Shoplifting37.790.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8633.33%
Shoplifting36.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.31125.00%
Shoplifting24.670.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Burglary11.04-75.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.94250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.63100.00%
Burglary42.08300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-33.33%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 20249
June 20247
May 202411
April 20249
March 202415
February 202412
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 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 20244
April 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

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 7QA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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