TA2 7SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7SF

TA2 7SF, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7SF 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 7SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7SF, encompassing approximately 3924 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 7SF area, explore the TA2 7SF 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 (-44.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA2 7SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4

TA2 7SF 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.41-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-20.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-70.00%
Public order30.76-40.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.00108.33%
Criminal damage and arson106.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-16.67%
Public order51.270.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.64-61.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.06-33.33%
Public order51.5325.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-60.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.013.33%
Anti-social behaviour97.90350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.29150.00%
Public order41.270.00%
Shoplifting31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.4757.89%
Public order47.64100.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.92-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour44.84-33.33%
Shoplifting41.02300.00%
Public order21.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2115.00%
Public order65.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53400.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.10100.00%
Public order31.02-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.9242.86%
Public order45.10300.00%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-71.43%
Shoplifting20.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.88-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour73.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.78-62.50%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2153.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.86166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.040.00%
Other crime22.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.43-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8260.00%
Public order52.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-50.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other theft20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.530.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202425
July 202412
June 202431
May 202430
April 202419
March 202423
February 202420
January 202420
December 202314
November 202323
October 202315
September 202325

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20238
September 20235

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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1