TA4 4RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4RA

TA4 4RA, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4RA 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 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4RA, encompassing approximately 1027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4RA Crime Hotspots

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

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

TA4 4RA 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.84-20.00%
Public order23.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.60-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Other theft22.920.00%
Robbery11.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.63200.00%
Public order211.680.00%

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 offences45.84-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.89100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.58400.00%
Burglary19.730.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.81-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.73125.00%
Public order18.760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.79-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.89-66.67%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.920.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.97-66.67%

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 offences49.73-33.33%
Public order33.890.00%
Burglary12.920.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.97-66.67%

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 offences611.68-33.33%
Shoplifting35.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-66.67%

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 offences917.52350.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.760.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.760.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202412
June 20244
May 202410
April 20242
March 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 4RA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 2. St Peters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Priest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1