TA2 8FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8FT

TA2 8FT, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8FT 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 8FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8FT, encompassing approximately 2642 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 8FT area, explore the TA2 8FT 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA2 8FT 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

TA2 8FT 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.81100.00%
Shoplifting43.78-20.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.33400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.89-28.57%
Burglary41.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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 offences76.43-66.67%
Bicycle theft32.650.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.975.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.950.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.2281.82%
Anti-social behaviour47.57300.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.4337.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.16100.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Public order10.38-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.06-27.27%
Public order73.0340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.22120.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.160.00%
Public order53.03150.00%
Shoplifting11.890.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.78-54.55%
Public order21.890.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences118.3337.50%
Other theft24.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5733.33%
Shoplifting33.030.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-60.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences66.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Shoplifting31.890.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

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 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 202421
April 202420
March 202411
February 20248
January 202411
December 20235
November 202311
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20248
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 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
November 20231
October 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 8FT 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. Saffin Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Halletts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bawler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roys Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ginger Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hardys Road
    Total1
    Public order1