TA2 8DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8DB

TA2 8DB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.26 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8DB 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 8DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8DB, encompassing approximately 1598 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 8DB area, explore the TA2 8DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Massingham Park with total crimes: 3

TA2 8DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery311.260.00%
Vehicle crime31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-81.82%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Public order11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6337.50%
Burglary26.880.00%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Public order21.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3860.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.88-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.1366.67%
Public order33.13200.00%
Vehicle crime31.8850.00%
Shoplifting31.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Other theft21.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-66.67%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour310.01200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.880.00%
Other theft31.8850.00%
Shoplifting21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.88-25.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.250.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Massingham Park
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sovereign Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Barlinch Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Radlet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Cleeve Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nerrols Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Dunster Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1