TA2 8FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8FR

TA2 8FR, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.42 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8FR 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 8FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8FR, encompassing approximately 1808 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA2 8FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dunster Close with total crimes: 3
  • Barlinch Close with total crimes: 2
  • Radlet Close with total crimes: 2

TA2 8FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.76-50.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.110.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-90.91%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9537.50%
Other theft26.08100.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.61100.00%
Public order33.32200.00%
Other crime31.66200.00%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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 behaviour36.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.660.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences34.9850.00%
Other theft21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.32-33.33%
Public order11.110.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

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 offences34.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

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 arson11.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 arson11.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences34.980.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dunster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Venture Way
    Total1
    Other theft1