BEACON CLOSE, TA2 8FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8FS

BEACON CLOSE, TA2 8FS, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8FS 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 8FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8FS, encompassing approximately 2087 residents.

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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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reeves Close with total crimes: 4
  • Beacon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Halletts Road with total crimes: 1

BEACON CLOSE, TA2 8FS 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.27250.00%
Public order23.35100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40100.00%
Other crime10.96-50.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.71-16.67%
Shoplifting14.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%

In April 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 offences128.14140.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.750.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

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 offences21.44-50.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4033.33%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.92-57.14%
Other theft11.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.7175.00%
Other theft23.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.31100.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.350.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 202410
April 202412
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20245
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Reeves Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Beacon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Halletts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bawler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ginger Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hardys Road
    Total1
    Public order1