TOWNSEND, TA4 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4RB

TOWNSEND, TA4 4RB, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4RB, encompassing approximately 1203 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA4 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limpetshell Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Croftways with total crimes: 2

TOWNSEND, TA4 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.80-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.82100.00%
Public order13.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.6312.50%
Anti-social behaviour27.480.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Other theft11.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.1460.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.650.00%
Public order11.660.00%

In May 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 offences57.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.31-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.14250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In February 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 arson25.82-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-50.00%
Drugs11.660.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.63150.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.1533.33%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other theft11.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences35.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.990.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.9950.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences58.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.150.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Burglary11.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
September 20235

A total of 20 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Limpetshell Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Croftways
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Croft Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Townsend
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Egrove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1