TA4 4TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA4 4TQ

TA4 4TQ, Somerset West and Taunton has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.48 per 1,000 population. This TA4 4TQ 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 4TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA4 4TQ, encompassing approximately 1336 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA4 4TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limpetshell Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Kebby'S Farm Close with total crimes: 2
  • Whitecroft with total crimes: 1

TA4 4TQ 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 offences57.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.74-25.00%
Other theft12.240.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.23-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.990.00%
Public order11.50-50.00%

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 offences910.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.73-33.33%
Public order21.50100.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In June 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 offences99.7380.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.7350.00%
Public order12.240.00%

In May 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 offences58.23-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-33.33%
Public order11.50-50.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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 offences68.23-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour34.4950.00%
Public order22.24100.00%

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 offences78.98250.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-33.33%
Drugs11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.47500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.24-62.50%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.240.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 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
March 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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Limpetshell Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kebby'S Farm Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Whitecroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1