TA6 5HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 5HB

TA6 5HB, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.70 per 1,000 population. This TA6 5HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA6 postcode area, which has experienced 792 crimes and a crime rate of 15.00 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA6 5HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 5HB, encompassing approximately 4060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

TA6 5HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cannon Close with total crimes: 18
  • Liberty Place with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

TA6 5HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.70-3.12%
Public order127.630.00%
Burglary72.96250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.72-22.22%
Other theft51.7225.00%
Vehicle crime41.23300.00%
Other crime40.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Robbery30.740.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.013.23%
Public order127.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.9612.50%
Other theft42.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-40.00%
Burglary20.74-71.43%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.01-27.91%
Anti-social behaviour87.630.00%
Burglary71.970.00%
Public order61.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4825.00%
Other crime31.2350.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%
Shoplifting10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4317.49126.32%
Anti-social behaviour810.59-11.11%
Public order81.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.97-20.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Shoplifting30.74200.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.57-54.76%
Anti-social behaviour94.6880.00%
Public order72.22-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-58.33%
Robbery21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4217.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.34500.00%
Public order82.96166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.97-37.50%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In February 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 offences2813.7955.56%
Anti-social behaviour86.9014.29%
Other theft51.9766.67%
Public order31.23-25.00%
Other crime30.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49100.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.34-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour74.43133.33%
Public order41.72-20.00%
Drugs30.990.00%
Burglary30.74200.00%
Other theft30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-88.89%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.8127.27%
Criminal damage and arson96.90-10.00%
Public order52.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.82-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson105.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.46-58.33%
Public order51.23400.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.81-37.84%
Anti-social behaviour125.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.96150.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Burglary20.49100.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.2785.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.1133.33%
Public order61.9750.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.480.00%
Public order40.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 202412
February 20242
January 20241
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236
August 20234

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202432
June 202431
May 202443
April 202419
March 202442
February 202428
January 202418
December 202328
November 202322
October 202323
September 202337
August 202320

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20235
October 202312
September 20238
August 20236

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA6 5HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cannon Close
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Liberty Place
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barclay Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Oxford Terrace
    Total4
    Burglary4
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Robbery2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Cornborough Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Polden Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elizabeth Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redgate Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moonraker Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Longstone Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Sandpiper Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grebe Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Gordon Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. St John Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bridgwater (Station)
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Leeward Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Penzoy Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Merle Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Hazeley Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Loxleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Cranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Mariners Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1