TA4 4SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4SW

TA4 4SW, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.90 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4SW 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 4SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4SW, encompassing approximately 724 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aller Mead Way with total crimes: 3
  • Whitecroft with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

TA4 4SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Public order12.760.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.42-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson26.900.00%
Other theft12.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.46120.00%
Public order215.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.90-44.44%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.84350.00%
Public order512.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson212.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Public order12.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.38-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.4266.67%
Other crime16.900.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.140.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.90-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.76100.00%
Burglary12.760.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime212.420.00%
Public order22.760.00%
Burglary12.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 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 1 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

A total of 5 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
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aller Mead Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Whitecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1