CRAIG LEA, TA2 7SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 7SY

CRAIG LEA, TA2 7SY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.62 per 1,000 population. This TA2 7SY 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 7SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 7SY, encompassing approximately 3058 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

TA2 7SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Triscombe Road with total crimes: 2
  • Enmore Road with total crimes: 1
  • Hylton Close with total crimes: 1

CRAIG LEA, TA2 7SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.62-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.50-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-40.00%
Public order30.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.83114.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.90150.00%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.90-36.36%
Other theft42.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.89175.00%
Other theft23.600.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.60-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Other theft20.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-83.33%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.48250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.58500.00%
Other theft41.960.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6233.33%
Other crime11.31-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-72.73%
Other crime20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.89-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.52-33.33%
Other theft23.92100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences188.50100.00%
Public order25.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.900.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 202411
April 20244
March 202414
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 202312
October 202318
September 20239

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Triscombe Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Enmore Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hylton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bagborough Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenway Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Winston Close
    Total1
    Other theft1