BOSSINGTON DRIVE, TA2 8HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8HG

BOSSINGTON DRIVE, TA2 8HG, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.50 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8HG 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 8HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8HG, encompassing approximately 2729 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

TA2 8HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoney Furlong with total crimes: 4
  • Dunster Close with total crimes: 3
  • Selworthy Road with total crimes: 2

BOSSINGTON DRIVE, TA2 8HG 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5011.11%
Public order23.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.33-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.30300.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.86100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5042.86%
Criminal damage and arson13.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.76-30.00%
Other crime32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5066.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.200.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences32.20-50.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences63.66-45.45%
Other theft12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences115.8610.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.86100.00%
Burglary23.660.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.23500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.20-16.67%
Other theft21.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.760.00%
Other theft32.200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20246
February 20243
January 20246
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20236
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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 8HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Stoney Furlong
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Dunster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bossington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1