TA3 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA3 5HX

TA3 5HX, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.03 per 1,000 population. This TA3 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA3 5HX, encompassing approximately 363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA3 5HX area, explore the TA3 5HX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA3 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Coronation Close with total crimes: 1
  • Knightstone with total crimes: 1

TA3 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson522.03400.00%
Burglary113.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%
Vehicle crime12.75-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime216.520.00%
Other theft15.510.00%
Burglary12.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.75-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.75-66.67%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson627.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences316.52-50.00%
Other crime18.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences633.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson316.52-25.00%
Other theft28.26100.00%
Public order15.51-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson427.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences311.01200.00%
Public order28.260.00%
Other theft15.510.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson622.03100.00%
Other theft116.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson316.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.260.00%
Burglary12.75-50.00%
Other theft12.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences430.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson311.010.00%
Burglary28.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.510.00%
Other theft12.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.26200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.51100.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary111.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%
Vehicle crime12.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary18.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Grove
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coronation Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Knightstone
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1