BRIDGWATER ROAD, TA2 8BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8BA

BRIDGWATER ROAD, TA2 8BA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.36 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8BA 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 8BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8BA, encompassing approximately 425 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

TA2 8BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Gate with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 4

BRIDGWATER ROAD, TA2 8BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting849.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour618.8020.00%
Public order214.10-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.70-60.00%
Other theft14.700.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%
Robbery12.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences561.1266.67%
Anti-social behaviour511.75150.00%
Public order511.75400.00%
Shoplifting511.7566.67%
Robbery211.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.700.00%
Vehicle crime14.700.00%
Burglary12.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences325.86-25.00%
Shoplifting37.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.05100.00%
Public order14.700.00%
Other theft12.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting637.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences414.10100.00%
Other theft29.400.00%
Vehicle crime24.700.00%
Public order14.70-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour232.910.00%
Shoplifting24.700.00%
Public order24.70-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.70-33.33%
Theft from the person14.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%
Bicycle theft12.350.00%
Robbery12.350.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order635.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.10-50.00%
Shoplifting27.05100.00%
Other theft14.700.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%

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 offences625.86500.00%
Public order214.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.700.00%
Shoplifting14.70-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting211.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.70-50.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.70-71.43%
Other theft14.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.51-12.50%
Public order116.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-75.00%
Shoplifting12.35-91.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1261.12300.00%
Violence and sexual offences828.21700.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.8033.33%
Public order19.400.00%
Robbery12.350.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour325.860.00%
Shoplifting37.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.05-75.00%
Public order12.350.00%
Burglary12.350.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences428.210.00%
Other theft29.400.00%
Vehicle crime24.700.00%
Shoplifting14.700.00%
Public order12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%
Other crime12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 202312
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20238
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heron Gate
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 3. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laxton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Raps Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1