HIGH STREET, TA4 4NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4NW

HIGH STREET, TA4 4NW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4NW 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 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4NW, encompassing approximately 854 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peters Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Croft with total crimes: 2
  • Croft Court with total crimes: 2

HIGH STREET, TA4 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.510.00%
Other theft23.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-66.67%
Robbery12.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.19-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour25.85100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.56250.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.19200.00%
Burglary13.510.00%
Public order11.17-50.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%

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 behaviour310.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.51-77.78%
Public order22.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.05800.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.85-75.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-75.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.71300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.680.00%
Burglary14.680.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%

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 offences411.71-55.56%
Public order34.680.00%
Burglary13.510.00%
Shoplifting11.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.730.00%
Shoplifting310.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.340.00%

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 offences918.73125.00%
Public order310.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.510.00%
Burglary12.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences49.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%
Public order11.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Peters Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Croft Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Fore Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1