TA2 7RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7RX

TA2 7RX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.24 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7RX 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 7RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7RX, encompassing approximately 2265 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA2 7RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lyngford Place with total crimes: 3

TA2 7RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2440.00%
Burglary36.180.00%
Public order31.3250.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.15-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.4133.33%
Public order21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%
Robbery10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.06-40.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-33.33%
Other theft11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.04-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson63.53-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77-71.43%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.77-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.41133.33%
Other theft43.09100.00%
Public order21.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.0170.00%
Public order57.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.62-23.08%
Public order24.41-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Other theft10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.48333.33%
Public order55.74400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.53-82.35%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.59183.33%
Criminal damage and arson27.50100.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.3920.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.65-50.00%
Public order22.65100.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-80.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.210.00%
Public order12.210.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202416
June 202416
May 20248
April 202411
March 202417
February 202410
January 202413
December 20233
November 202317
October 20236
September 202312

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 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
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Venture Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Obridge Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Obridge Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Winckworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1