LONG STREET, TA4 4QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4QW

LONG STREET, TA4 4QW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4QW 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 4QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4QW, encompassing approximately 1293 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA4 4QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limpetshell Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Kebby'S Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • St Peters Close with total crimes: 2

LONG STREET, TA4 4QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.2816.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.41-40.00%
Other theft12.32-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.69-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.860.00%
Other theft23.09100.00%
Public order11.55-75.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.0050.00%
Public order411.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.09-50.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour47.7333.33%
Public order13.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.3275.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.18100.00%
Public order23.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.00166.67%
Anti-social behaviour212.370.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.28-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%
Drugs11.550.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.1440.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.05-44.44%
Public order33.860.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Shoplifting10.77-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%

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 offences912.370.00%
Shoplifting36.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.960.00%
Public order32.320.00%
Burglary22.320.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202415
June 202410
May 202414
April 20248
March 202416
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Limpetshell Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kebby'S Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Peters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Priest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1