THE SHAULDERS, TA2 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8QD

THE SHAULDERS, TA2 8QD, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8QD, encompassing approximately 2763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA2 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Batt Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Stoney Furlong with total crimes: 4

THE SHAULDERS, TA2 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.32150.00%
Other theft43.62300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-80.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.81-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.86185.71%
Public order47.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 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 offences74.34-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.6033.33%
Other crime42.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.450.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.34-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.17300.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1566.67%
Public order33.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In February 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 offences64.34-53.85%
Public order22.170.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8844.44%
Public order24.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.62125.00%
Other theft13.260.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences43.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.07200.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.72-77.78%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.150.00%
Other theft33.260.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 202420
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 202413
December 20239
November 20234
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Batt Drive
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stoney Furlong
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dunster Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bossington Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barns Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1