PRIEST STREET, TA4 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4NJ

PRIEST STREET, TA4 4NJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.02 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4NJ, encompassing approximately 712 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA4 4NJ area, explore the TA4 4NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peters Close with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • High Street with total crimes: 1

PRIEST STREET, TA4 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences47.02100.00%
Public order15.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft212.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Robbery12.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.42-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.61100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.02100.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Public order11.40-50.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour311.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.21-75.00%
Public order22.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.03700.00%
Vehicle crime111.220.00%
Public order11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.40-66.67%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.82-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.210.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Public order11.40-66.67%

In December 2023, 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 offences412.63-33.33%
Public order35.610.00%
Burglary14.210.00%
Shoplifting11.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.24-33.33%
Shoplifting38.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.450.00%
Public order312.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA4 4NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Peters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1