THE CROFT, TA4 4SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4SQ

THE CROFT, TA4 4SQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4SQ 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 4SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4SQ, encompassing approximately 1249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TA4 4SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limpetshell Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Aller Mead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kebby'S Farm Close with total crimes: 2

THE CROFT, TA4 4SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences912.8028.57%
Anti-social behaviour37.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Other theft11.60-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%

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 offences716.00-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.000.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Public order11.60-75.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.2128.57%
Public order414.40300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.40-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour311.20-25.00%
Public order12.40-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.21142.86%
Public order613.60500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.200.00%
Drugs12.400.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

In April 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 offences712.80-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour35.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.40200.00%
Vehicle crime22.400.00%
Public order11.60-50.00%

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 offences1616.8077.78%
Anti-social behaviour212.80-33.33%
Public order21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.60-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Drugs12.400.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.6042.86%
Criminal damage and arson48.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Public order22.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

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 offences712.800.00%
Public order35.600.00%
Burglary22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Shoplifting10.80-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.20-22.22%
Shoplifting35.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%

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 offences915.2080.00%
Public order47.2033.33%
Burglary23.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Other theft11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.000.00%
Public order32.400.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202418
June 202414
May 202417
April 20247
March 202416
February 20249
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 20239
September 20235

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20234
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 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limpetshell Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Aller Mead Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kebby'S Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Peters Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Priest Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1