TA2 8PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8PD

TA2 8PD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.56 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8PD 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 8PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8PD, encompassing approximately 1755 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

TA2 8PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Saffin Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Aginhills Drive with total crimes: 1

TA2 8PD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting44.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.28-33.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.550.00%
Shoplifting43.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.28200.00%
Robbery11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.420.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.41-55.56%
Bicycle theft24.560.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.6763.64%
Criminal damage and arson210.250.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9883.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.270.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.27-33.33%
Public order23.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.2512.50%
Public order65.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.25100.00%
Public order44.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.13-20.00%
Public order22.280.00%
Shoplifting11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences55.70-28.57%
Public order22.85100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6840.00%
Shoplifting33.9950.00%
Vehicle crime21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-75.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Shoplifting22.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

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 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 202418
April 202411
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231
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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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 3 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.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Saffin Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Aginhills Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Roys Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1