TA4 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 3LJ

TA4 3LJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.59 per 1,000 population. This TA4 3LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA4 postcode area, which has experienced 100 crimes and a crime rate of 4.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA4 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 3LJ, encompassing approximately 922 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA4 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Street with total crimes: 3
  • Kings Yard with total crimes: 2
  • Piffin Lane with total crimes: 1

TA4 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences67.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%
Public order12.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.17-75.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In May 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 offences48.67100.00%
Public order14.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.59100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.170.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In March 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 offences26.50-33.33%
Burglary12.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.50200.00%
Shoplifting23.25-50.00%
Burglary12.170.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.08-50.00%

In December 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 offences23.25-33.33%
Burglary12.170.00%

In October 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 offences35.420.00%
Other theft13.250.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA4 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mount Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Kings Yard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Piffin Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Old Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1