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

Overview of Crime in TA2 7QQ

PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 7QQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7QQ 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 7QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7QQ, encompassing approximately 2712 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 7QQ area, explore the TA2 7QQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 7QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4
  • Abbey Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lyngford Place with total crimes: 3

PRIORSWOOD ROAD, TA2 7QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2111.80-27.59%
Burglary37.7450.00%
Public order31.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.5970.59%
Anti-social behaviour310.690.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 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 offences179.95-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.27-50.00%
Public order21.11-60.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-80.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.0716.67%
Anti-social behaviour610.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.2125.00%
Public order51.84400.00%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.1271.43%
Vehicle crime48.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-66.67%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.22-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson125.16500.00%
Public order44.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Shoplifting31.1150.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.1227.78%
Public order58.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2238.46%
Public order26.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Other theft10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5918.18%
Public order44.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.64-45.00%
Public order24.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.3750.00%
Burglary31.11200.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-80.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.74-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.69-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.84-60.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.210.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202429
July 202417
June 202428
May 202424
April 202414
March 202423
February 202418
January 202413
December 202311
November 202320
October 202310
September 202313

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 4 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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
September 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Abbey Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Maple Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eaton Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Obridge Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edward Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. The Triangle
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Firepool View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Oak Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1