GARDEN CLOSE, TA2 8FZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8FZ

GARDEN CLOSE, TA2 8FZ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8FZ 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 8FZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8FZ, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8FZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Batt Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Stoney Furlong with total crimes: 4
  • Dunster Close with total crimes: 3

GARDEN CLOSE, TA2 8FZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.39350.00%
Other theft35.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.04300.00%
Public order32.3550.00%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-86.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In July 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 offences1512.91114.29%
Public order28.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.04250.00%
Vehicle crime14.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime35.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.52100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2833.33%
Public order22.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.5250.00%
Theft from the person11.760.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.11100.00%
Other theft13.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.11200.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.870.00%
Other theft32.350.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202415
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Batt Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stoney Furlong
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Dunster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bossington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tudor Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Barns Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cranes Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1