TA6 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 5LX

TA6 5LX, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 110 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 30.24 per 1,000 population. This TA6 5LX 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 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 5LX, encompassing approximately 3637 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA6 5LX area, explore the TA6 5LX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-56.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)

TA6 5LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fore Street with total crimes: 18
  • Rope Walk with total crimes: 17
  • Cornhill with total crimes: 8

TA6 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2530.24-56.14%
Anti-social behaviour236.87-8.00%
Shoplifting176.32240.00%
Public order114.67-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson93.0212.50%
Burglary62.47-14.29%
Vehicle crime51.6566.67%
Other theft51.37-58.33%
Drugs31.37-50.00%
Theft from the person20.82100.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5742.061.79%
Anti-social behaviour2515.67-28.57%
Public order216.87-8.70%
Other theft125.7771.43%
Criminal damage and arson83.30-42.86%
Burglary72.20250.00%
Drugs61.92200.00%
Shoplifting51.65-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.3750.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Robbery10.27-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.78-18.84%
Anti-social behaviour3515.3940.00%
Public order239.62-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson146.32-12.50%
Other theft73.8516.67%
Shoplifting61.92-53.85%
Robbery31.6550.00%
Burglary20.82-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.55-66.67%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6948.6616.95%
Anti-social behaviour2518.97-7.41%
Public order246.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson166.6014.29%
Shoplifting134.400.00%
Burglary93.57350.00%
Vehicle crime62.47500.00%
Other theft61.65-25.00%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-75.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5942.6143.90%
Anti-social behaviour2716.22-3.57%
Public order217.4231.25%
Criminal damage and arson145.7740.00%
Shoplifting133.8544.44%
Other theft83.5714.29%
Bicycle theft42.20300.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4133.26-51.19%
Anti-social behaviour2811.2716.67%
Public order167.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson104.40-56.52%
Shoplifting92.75-40.00%
Other theft72.470.00%
Other crime41.920.00%
Robbery21.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-33.33%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8450.0368.00%
Anti-social behaviour2423.099.09%
Criminal damage and arson236.60228.57%
Shoplifting156.3250.00%
Public order144.1240.00%
Other theft73.8516.67%
Burglary41.92100.00%
Robbery41.100.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5033.2666.67%
Anti-social behaviour2213.754.76%
Public order106.05-41.18%
Shoplifting102.75-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.75250.00%
Other theft61.920.00%
Possession of weapons51.650.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Drugs20.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3028.04-26.83%
Anti-social behaviour218.2575.00%
Public order175.7788.89%
Shoplifting174.67112.50%
Other theft64.6720.00%
Drugs41.65300.00%
Burglary41.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10-87.50%
Robbery10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.9432.26%
Criminal damage and arson1611.2723.08%
Anti-social behaviour124.40-42.86%
Public order93.30-18.18%
Shoplifting82.47-11.11%
Other theft52.20150.00%
Vehicle crime41.370.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3126.12-36.73%
Anti-social behaviour218.52-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson135.7730.00%
Public order113.57175.00%
Shoplifting93.02-35.71%
Burglary22.47-50.00%
Robbery20.55100.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4936.56-19.67%
Anti-social behaviour3913.4750.00%
Shoplifting1410.72-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson103.8542.86%
Other theft52.75150.00%
Burglary41.370.00%
Public order41.10-75.00%
Bicycle theft31.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6138.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour2616.770.00%
Public order167.150.00%
Shoplifting154.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.120.00%
Bicycle theft31.920.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202414
June 202416
May 202414
April 202410
March 202423
February 20247
January 20242
December 202316
November 202313
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202457
July 202456
June 202469
May 202459
April 202441
March 202484
February 202450
January 202430
December 202341
November 202331
October 202349
September 202361

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202421
July 202423
June 202424
May 202421
April 202416
March 202414
February 202410
January 202417
December 20239
November 202311
October 20234
September 202316

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 328 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202435
June 202425
May 202427
April 202428
March 202424
February 202422
January 202421
December 202312
November 202321
October 202339
September 202326

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
March 202415
February 202410
January 202417
December 20238
November 20239
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fore Street
    Total18
    Shoplifting12
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Rope Walk
    Total17
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cornhill
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Cannon Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Saviour'S Avenue
    Total6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Turner Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Cornborough Place
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 11. Devonshire Street
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Merle Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Broadway
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Gordon Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Mariners Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Binford Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Eastover
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. St John Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Liberty Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oxford Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Bridgwater
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Sandpiper Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Mandarin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Teal Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. King'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Blake Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Cranleigh Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Prices Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1