TA3 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA3 7BL

TA3 7BL, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 262.06 per 1,000 population. This TA3 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA3 7BL, encompassing approximately 41 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

TA3 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broughton Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

TA3 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6262.06100.00%
Public order3142.9450.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons123.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson3190.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences371.47-40.00%
Public order271.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5190.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson3119.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences271.470.00%
Public order147.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences295.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.650.00%
Other theft123.820.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order271.47-33.33%
Robbery147.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4262.06100.00%
Public order395.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.470.00%
Other theft147.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2142.940.00%
Public order247.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.65-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5166.7766.67%
Other crime2119.120.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences3119.120.00%
Other theft171.470.00%
Public order123.820.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson123.820.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order271.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.65-75.00%

In September 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 offences4119.120.00%
Public order195.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA3 7BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Broughton Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1