PURLEY DRIVE, TA6 4UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 4UN

PURLEY DRIVE, TA6 4UN, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.33 per 1,000 population. This TA6 4UN 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 4UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 4UN, encompassing approximately 4093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TA6 4UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wadham Close with total crimes: 5
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Bower Fields with total crimes: 3

PURLEY DRIVE, TA6 4UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.420.00%
Shoplifting31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Public order20.49-75.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.35-29.41%
Public order82.93166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.95-42.86%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.79-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson74.150.00%
Other theft41.71300.00%
Public order30.980.00%
Burglary20.73100.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.840.00%
Public order35.13-57.14%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences219.77-19.23%
Public order75.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.71500.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.50225.00%
Public order46.35-20.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.37-52.94%
Public order51.95400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.3154.55%
Criminal damage and arson74.15133.33%
Other theft51.71150.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-66.67%
Burglary10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.86-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.73-25.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.24-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Public order51.2225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22300.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.6250.00%
Public order43.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.8911.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.44-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Public order20.49-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.200.00%
Public order51.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202417
June 202421
May 202421
April 202426
March 20248
February 202417
January 202411
December 202312
November 202315
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wadham Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Manor Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Bower Fields
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Bayford Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Petrel Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Deacon Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sydenham Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Knightsbridge Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whitfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pollard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Leyton Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chamberlin Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Bower Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rowans Close
    Total1
    Other crime1