JAPONICA CLOSE, TA6 4FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 4FE

JAPONICA CLOSE, TA6 4FE, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This TA6 4FE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA6 postcode area, which has experienced 680 crimes and a crime rate of 12.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA6 4FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 4FE, encompassing approximately 4017 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA6 4FE area, explore the TA6 4FE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA6 4FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raleigh Close with total crimes: 9
  • Thorncombe Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Wadham Close with total crimes: 5

JAPONICA CLOSE, TA6 4FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.9421.05%
Anti-social behaviour95.7250.00%
Shoplifting62.24200.00%
Public order61.49-33.33%
Other theft31.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.45-24.00%
Public order94.7328.57%
Anti-social behaviour62.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.44-24.24%
Public order76.22-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson51.7466.67%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Other theft30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-50.00%
Burglary20.75-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.19-15.38%
Public order98.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.2420.00%
Burglary31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.9256.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.710.00%
Public order82.2460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Other crime31.24200.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.1856.25%
Shoplifting136.22160.00%
Public order53.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-58.33%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.50100.00%
Robbery20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.25-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.98500.00%
Public order52.9966.67%
Shoplifting51.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Possession of weapons30.75200.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.96-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson44.9833.33%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2910.4538.10%
Anti-social behaviour37.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Public order30.75-50.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.210.00%
Public order65.230.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202419
July 202425
June 202433
May 202439
April 202425
March 202416
February 202420
January 202429
December 202321

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 202412
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
April 202413
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA6 4FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Raleigh Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Thorncombe Crescent
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wadham Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Weacombe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Mulberry Tree Close
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bower Fields
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Deacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Sydenham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moorland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Knightsbridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leyton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Chamberlin Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Adscombe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Blossom Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Pine Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1