SELWORTHY ROAD, TA2 8HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8HD

SELWORTHY ROAD, TA2 8HD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8HD 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 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8HD, encompassing approximately 3863 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4

SELWORTHY ROAD, TA2 8HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.58-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour54.40150.00%
Public order41.290.00%
Other theft31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-62.50%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.35-16.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.44700.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Shoplifting20.52100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1313.64%
Anti-social behaviour56.47-28.57%
Public order41.29100.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.3529.41%
Anti-social behaviour75.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8150.00%
Shoplifting30.7850.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.77-10.53%
Other crime34.400.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52100.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.06-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour54.92-28.57%
Shoplifting41.29300.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order10.78-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2210.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.69133.33%
Public order41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.69-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour32.8550.00%
Shoplifting30.7850.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-66.67%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.62-25.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.8431.25%
Anti-social behaviour85.44-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson42.0733.33%
Other crime21.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.61-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour114.14266.67%
Public order52.85150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 202311
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202425
June 202422
May 202417
April 202419
March 202422
February 202411
January 202418
December 202314
November 202321
October 202316
September 202321

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Stoney Furlong
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dunster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1