TA6 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 4LJ

TA6 4LJ, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.58 per 1,000 population. This TA6 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 4LJ, encompassing approximately 3771 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

TA6 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raleigh Close with total crimes: 9
  • Weacombe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brooklands with total crimes: 4

TA6 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3114.5810.71%
Anti-social behaviour98.2212.50%
Public order52.39-28.57%
Shoplifting31.33-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Burglary20.80-66.67%
Other theft20.53100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.4214.29%
Public order72.12-36.36%
Burglary61.86500.00%
Robbery41.590.00%
Shoplifting41.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Other theft10.80-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.11-3.45%
Public order117.4222.22%
Anti-social behaviour72.920.00%
Other theft51.86150.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Burglary10.27-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.17-12.12%
Public order97.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.39-12.50%
Burglary71.86133.33%
Other crime31.86200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.750.00%
Public order62.120.00%
Shoplifting41.59-69.23%
Other theft31.0650.00%
Burglary30.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.5810.00%
Shoplifting135.83160.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.4533.33%
Burglary42.1233.33%
Robbery31.0650.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.12100.00%
Shoplifting51.59400.00%
Public order51.33400.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.42-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.75-14.29%
Other theft44.77-20.00%
Burglary31.0650.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6140.00%
Other theft55.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-60.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.980.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 260 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202428
July 202428
June 202429
May 202433
April 202422
March 202420
February 202415
January 202418
December 202321
November 202315

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 202413
March 20245
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Raleigh Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Weacombe Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brooklands
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Longstone Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Saxon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Moorland Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bincombe Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Gooch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bridgwater
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leeward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Moonraker Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Clipper Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. A372
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Halsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Blossom Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Blackdown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Mendip Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eastwood Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Westonzoyland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Linden Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1