TA4 4SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4SJ

TA4 4SJ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.96 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4SJ 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 4SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4SJ, encompassing approximately 1336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4SJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limpetshell Lane with total crimes: 4
  • St Peters Close with total crimes: 4
  • Croftways with total crimes: 2

TA4 4SJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.96-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.740.00%
Other theft22.990.00%
Public order11.50-75.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

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 offences1517.9525.00%
Public order411.22300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99-50.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.72-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour48.9833.33%
Public order12.99-66.67%

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 offences1419.4575.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.4750.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Public order32.2450.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

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 offences813.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99100.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Public order21.500.00%

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 offences1616.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour211.970.00%
Public order21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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 offences68.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.2114.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Burglary11.50-50.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.97-22.22%
Public order35.240.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.75-66.67%

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 offences911.970.00%
Shoplifting36.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.9628.57%
Public order46.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.990.00%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences711.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.24-25.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences714.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.240.00%
Shoplifting42.990.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Other theft12.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202415
June 202412
May 202414
April 20248
March 202416
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
October 20239
September 20237
August 20237

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 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
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20233
August 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Limpetshell Lane
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St Peters Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Croftways
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. The Croft
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croft Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fore Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Townsend
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Larviscombe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. North Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1