VENTURE WAY, TA2 8DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8DE

VENTURE WAY, TA2 8DE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.34 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8DE 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 8DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8DE, encompassing approximately 1199 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

TA2 8DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Barlinch Close with total crimes: 2
  • Admiralty Way with total crimes: 2

VENTURE WAY, TA2 8DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.34233.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.34-22.22%
Public order55.83400.00%
Shoplifting24.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.84800.00%
Robbery47.50300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.50200.00%
Shoplifting32.50-40.00%
Public order12.50-75.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.17-50.00%
Shoplifting55.00-66.67%
Public order44.170.00%
Burglary23.330.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1529.17150.00%
Violence and sexual offences1212.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour410.000.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.17200.00%
Shoplifting67.50-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.0033.33%
Public order33.3350.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Other theft21.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1524.17650.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.5050.00%
Other crime22.500.00%
Public order21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.67-60.00%
Shoplifting21.67-33.33%
Other theft21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Robbery11.670.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.84150.00%
Shoplifting34.17-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50200.00%
Public order22.50100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.34233.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.34100.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-66.67%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.00-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting921.6728.57%
Violence and sexual offences57.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.17100.00%
Other theft33.3350.00%
Public order12.500.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting714.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202415
May 20246
April 202415
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Admiralty Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Massingham Park
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Venture Way
    Total1
    Other theft1