TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 6BB

TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6BB, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.51 per 1,000 population. This TA6 6BB 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 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 6BB, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

TA6 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • King George Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Southgate Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 5

TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.517.14%
Criminal damage and arson69.550.00%
Public order41.91-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-77.78%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.613.70%
Anti-social behaviour188.92100.00%
Public order95.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.870.00%
Shoplifting41.91-55.56%
Drugs21.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.02-22.86%
Anti-social behaviour98.60-47.06%
Public order92.87350.00%
Shoplifting92.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-40.00%
Other crime41.910.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.56-7.89%
Anti-social behaviour1711.14-15.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.41233.33%
Shoplifting63.1820.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Public order20.64-66.67%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3826.1165.22%
Anti-social behaviour2012.1053.85%
Public order66.3750.00%
Shoplifting51.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-25.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.51-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour137.32-64.86%
Public order44.140.00%
Shoplifting41.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27100.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3726.11105.56%
Violence and sexual offences2811.7816.67%
Shoplifting58.9225.00%
Public order41.59-20.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.11118.18%
Anti-social behaviour187.64125.00%
Other theft55.73150.00%
Public order51.59150.00%
Shoplifting41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.78-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.50-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.55300.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Shoplifting20.64-33.33%
Other theft20.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour94.46125.00%
Shoplifting32.870.00%
Bicycle theft20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-40.00%
Drugs20.96-50.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.28-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour105.73-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.1866.67%
Public order41.590.00%
Drugs41.27100.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Shoplifting20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour1710.510.00%
Public order45.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.270.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 202427
June 202435
May 202438
April 202423
March 202428
February 202424
January 202411
December 202314
November 202318
October 202318
September 202333

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 184 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 20249
June 202417
May 202420
April 202413
March 202437
February 202418
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA6 6BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King George Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Southgate Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Cromwell Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Manley Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Lakeside Park
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkstone Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Charter Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Elmwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Ashleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Hamp Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hamp Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackhorse Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Ashleigh Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Fernleigh Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kent Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Marlborough Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Athlone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1