TA3 5QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA3 5QQ

TA3 5QQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.69 per 1,000 population. This TA3 5QQ 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 (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA3 5QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA3 5QQ, encompassing approximately 852 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA3 5QQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 1
  • Hopkins Field with total crimes: 1
  • Vicarage Lawns with total crimes: 1

TA3 5QQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.17-88.89%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.0750.00%
Public order210.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.69-50.00%
Burglary12.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.69300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.17-66.67%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-75.00%

In October 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 offences45.86300.00%
Public order14.690.00%

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 offences13.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.350.00%

Crime by Type

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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20249
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
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 August 2024

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

  • 1. West View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hopkins Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Vicarage Lawns
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arundells Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1