WEST VIEW, TA3 5DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA3 5DU

WEST VIEW, TA3 5DU, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This TA3 5DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA3 postcode area, which has experienced 52 crimes and a crime rate of 3.39 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA3 5DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA3 5DU, encompassing approximately 869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA3 5DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crufts Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Meredith Close with total crimes: 1
  • Leighton Drive with total crimes: 1

WEST VIEW, TA3 5DU 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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.7533.33%
Public order14.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.9050.00%
Other theft13.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.30-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.3620.00%
Other crime16.900.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.050.00%
Vehicle crime15.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.3625.00%
Burglary25.750.00%
Public order12.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.600.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences46.90-60.00%
Public order24.60100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.96150.00%
Other crime111.510.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.9033.33%
Public order14.600.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.45200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA3 5DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crufts Meadow
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Meredith Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leighton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Homefield Close
    Total1
    Public order1