OBRIDGE CLOSE, TA2 7QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7QJ

OBRIDGE CLOSE, TA2 7QJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.35 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7QJ 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 7QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7QJ, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

TA2 7QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wintersfield with total crimes: 10
  • A358 with total crimes: 7
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 4

OBRIDGE CLOSE, TA2 7QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1822.35-21.74%
Public order510.59400.00%
Shoplifting52.94-28.57%
Burglary22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Robbery21.18100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2326.47130.00%
Shoplifting713.53-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.7025.00%
Shoplifting95.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-50.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 offences815.88-42.86%
Vehicle crime54.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35100.00%
Shoplifting32.350.00%
Public order31.7650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.23-60.00%
Shoplifting32.35-40.00%
Public order21.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.35-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.88150.00%
Shoplifting52.940.00%
Public order32.940.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.0615.38%
Shoplifting58.820.00%
Public order32.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In February 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 offences1314.1244.44%
Shoplifting57.6566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.94200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.00125.00%
Shoplifting35.290.00%
Robbery11.760.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

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 offences45.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary11.18-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.47166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.71150.00%
Burglary42.94300.00%
Shoplifting22.35-81.82%
Public order21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.94450.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-33.33%
Drugs11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 behaviour37.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.760.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 202410
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 202415
February 202413
January 20249
December 20234
November 20238
October 20233
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 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 5 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
October 20231

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 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 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 7QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wintersfield
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. A358
    Total7
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Priory Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1