DARE CLOSE, TA2 8SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA2 8SH

DARE CLOSE, TA2 8SH, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.62 per 1,000 population. This TA2 8SH 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 8SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA2 8SH, encompassing approximately 3950 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA2 8SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Winslade Close with total crimes: 6
  • Pickeridge Close with total crimes: 4

DARE CLOSE, TA2 8SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.62-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.300.00%
Burglary31.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.76-40.00%
Public order30.76-50.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.6627.27%
Public order67.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.27150.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.14-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour75.57-30.00%
Public order51.7725.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Other crime20.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.4444.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.11233.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.53150.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.0150.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.1313.64%
Vehicle crime36.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting20.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.14-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.57-16.67%
Shoplifting41.27300.00%
Other theft41.010.00%
Public order31.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-66.67%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.52500.00%
Public order51.5225.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In February 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 offences208.860.00%
Public order45.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-25.00%
Shoplifting30.7650.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.1117.65%
Anti-social behaviour45.06-50.00%
Public order41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.59-41.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-60.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.1570.59%
Anti-social behaviour87.34-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0366.67%
Other crime21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.63-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour104.3066.67%
Public order52.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-50.00%
Drugs30.76200.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.520.00%
Public order31.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 304 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202428
July 202422
June 202436
May 202425
April 202422
March 202425
February 202420
January 202420
December 202317
November 202329
October 202317
September 202326

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery1
  • 2. Winslade Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Pickeridge Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lyngford Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Lyngford Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Barlinch Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Radlet Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Selworthy Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fletcher Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St David'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dover Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Hereford Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lyngford Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Luttrell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leigh Road
    Total1
    Other crime1