TA4 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 2LY

TA4 2LY, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.46 per 1,000 population. This TA4 2LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA4 postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 2.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA4 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 2LY, encompassing approximately 915 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsmead Close with total crimes: 2
  • West Street with total crimes: 1
  • Sandys Moor with total crimes: 1

TA4 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery15.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-85.71%
Other theft11.090.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.92133.33%
Public order27.650.00%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%

In July 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 offences35.46-25.00%
Other theft13.280.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.55100.00%
Shoplifting14.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.180.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.65200.00%
Vehicle crime13.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.8366.67%
Shoplifting15.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.6550.00%
Vehicle crime13.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.28-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.37100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences24.370.00%
Burglary12.180.00%
Public order11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

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

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September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
September 20231

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
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April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241
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February 20241

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

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August 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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

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July 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
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April 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

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March 20241
February 20241

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

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October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA4 2LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kingsmead Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Sandys Moor
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hartswell
    Total1
    Other theft1