BLACKMOOR ROAD, TA2 8EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8EL

BLACKMOOR ROAD, TA2 8EL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.58 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8EL 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 8EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8EL, encompassing approximately 3628 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4

BLACKMOOR ROAD, TA2 8EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7925.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Burglary31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.47-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson73.86600.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-33.33%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Other theft20.55100.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.75-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour66.3420.00%
Public order41.65100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.7571.43%
Anti-social behaviour56.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3833.33%
Shoplifting31.1050.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.37-26.32%
Public order43.86300.00%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Shoplifting20.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-87.50%
Robbery10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.75-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour85.2433.33%
Shoplifting42.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-33.33%
Other theft20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.0283.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.06100.00%
Public order51.6566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.28-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.310.00%
Shoplifting30.8350.00%
Public order30.83-25.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.10100.00%
Public order44.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8350.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.24-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.99157.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.96-50.00%
Other crime21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.27150.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.76-58.82%
Public order41.93100.00%
Drugs31.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20241
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

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
April 20241

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202423
June 202424
May 202414
April 202419
March 202422
February 202412
January 202418
December 20239
November 202318
October 20237
September 202317

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stoney Furlong
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 6. Dunster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1