TA2 8AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8AA

TA2 8AA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.80 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA2 postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 9.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA2 8AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8AA, encompassing approximately 129 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TA2 8AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cats Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Pyrland Fields with total crimes: 2

TA2 8AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences430.80300.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour130.800.00%
Other theft17.700.00%
Possession of weapons17.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.700.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour130.800.00%
Public order17.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.700.00%
Burglary17.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.40-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson17.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences361.60-50.00%
Public order223.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.700.00%
Vehicle crime17.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences677.000.00%
Public order246.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.400.00%
Other crime17.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences661.6050.00%
Other theft146.200.00%
Public order17.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences446.200.00%
Public order130.800.00%
Other crime17.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences438.500.00%
Public order130.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences430.8033.33%

In October 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 behaviour369.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences323.10-50.00%
Public order223.100.00%
Other theft115.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences661.60500.00%
Possession of weapons146.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.700.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order123.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.700.00%
Vehicle crime17.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA2 8AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cats Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Pyrland Fields
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2