DOVETONS DRIVE, TA4 4ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4ST

DOVETONS DRIVE, TA4 4ST, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.54 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4ST 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 4ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4ST, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4ST 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

DOVETONS DRIVE, TA4 4ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences58.54-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.88-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.20-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour46.9933.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Public order11.55-75.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.7454.55%
Public order413.20300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1150.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.54-33.33%
Public order11.55-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.6483.33%
Public order68.54500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.330.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In March 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 offences89.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-66.67%
Public order10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.6514.29%
Criminal damage and arson36.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Public order10.780.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.44150.00%
Vehicle crime23.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences67.76-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.660.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.440.00%

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 order34.6650.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.090.00%
Other crime23.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202417
June 202411
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237
September 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA4 4ST 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. Whitecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1