SCHOOL ROAD, TA2 8PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8PE

SCHOOL ROAD, TA2 8PE, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8PE 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 8PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8PE, encompassing approximately 1962 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA2 8PE area, explore the TA2 8PE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Saffin Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Halletts Road with total crimes: 1

SCHOOL ROAD, TA2 8PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.10100.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Other theft12.040.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary47.130.00%
Shoplifting42.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-71.43%
Robbery11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.10-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.570.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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 offences86.62-50.00%
Bicycle theft24.080.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.150.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.64-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour45.10300.00%
Public order12.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6410.00%
Possession of weapons15.610.00%
Public order10.51-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.1911.11%
Public order65.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.68350.00%
Public order44.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-60.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences55.10-28.57%
Public order22.55100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences78.6640.00%
Shoplifting33.5750.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

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 offences56.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.550.00%
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 202416
April 202410
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20235

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 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
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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
March 20241
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 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
January 20241
October 20231
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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
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 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 8PE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Saffin Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Halletts Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Bawler Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Greenway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Roys Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1