TA2 8NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8NB

TA2 8NB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8NB 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 8NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8NB, encompassing approximately 1157 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

TA2 8NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Greenway with total crimes: 1
  • Aginhills Drive with total crimes: 1

TA2 8NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.180.00%
Other crime13.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.37300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.46-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.460.00%
Robbery11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0566.67%
Robbery14.320.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.05-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.590.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5050.00%
Drugs17.780.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.91-14.29%
Public order15.18-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3775.00%
Public order26.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Public order11.73-50.00%

In January 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 offences46.910.00%
Public order23.46100.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.0533.33%
Public order13.460.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3250.00%
Other crime12.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.6450.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.640.00%
Shoplifting23.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242

A total of 1 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.

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May 20241

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

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May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Greenway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Aginhills Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1