BAWLER ROAD, TA2 8FH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8FH

BAWLER ROAD, TA2 8FH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.89 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8FH 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 8FH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8FH, encompassing approximately 2207 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8FH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reeves Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Beacon Close with total crimes: 3

BAWLER ROAD, TA2 8FH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.89250.00%
Shoplifting43.17-20.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.70400.00%
Burglary42.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.62-42.86%
Other crime11.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.70-53.33%
Bicycle theft33.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.517.14%
Public order26.790.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.5175.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.340.00%
Public order21.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8960.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.17-16.67%
Public order12.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7920.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Public order32.26200.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.53-37.50%
Other theft12.26-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.25100.00%
Other theft23.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.89-20.00%
Shoplifting31.810.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.340.00%
Shoplifting32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 202415
April 202414
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Reeves Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Beacon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Halletts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Bawler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1