TA2 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8NU

TA2 8NU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.16 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8NU 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 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8NU, encompassing approximately 1681 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA2 8NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Halletts Road with total crimes: 1
  • Bawler Road with total crimes: 1

TA2 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.16-20.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.51400.00%
Burglary42.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.38-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.540.00%
Other crime14.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft24.160.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.890.00%
Public order28.33100.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8940.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.330.00%
Shoplifting12.380.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.3366.67%
Vehicle crime15.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.95-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Public order11.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-66.67%

In January 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 offences78.3375.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.160.00%
Public order21.78100.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.350.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.35-20.00%
Other theft12.38-50.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9266.67%
Shoplifting32.970.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20247
May 202414
April 202414
March 202410
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 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
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
September 20232

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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 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.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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.

MonthCount
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Halletts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bawler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Greenway
    Total1
    Other crime1