LEIGH ROAD, TA2 8HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8HQ

LEIGH ROAD, TA2 8HQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8HQ 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 8HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8HQ, encompassing approximately 2418 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 8HQ area, explore the TA2 8HQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the TA2 8HQ area, visit the TA2 8HQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA2 8HQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

LEIGH ROAD, TA2 8HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.96-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson13.31-50.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.03-30.77%
Public order23.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.44116.67%
Other crime25.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.96-25.00%
Burglary22.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.20-11.11%
Other crime33.310.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3828.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.72-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.890.00%
Public order31.24200.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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 offences32.48-40.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences53.72-50.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences105.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.79100.00%
Other theft14.14-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 behaviour66.62500.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.480.00%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.720.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202413
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 202310
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
December 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
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 8HQ postcode area is presented below.

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