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

Overview of Crime in TA6 6BJ

TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6BJ, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.36 per 1,000 population. This TA6 6BJ 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 6BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 6BJ, encompassing approximately 2506 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TA6 6BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • King George Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Cromwell Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lakeside Park with total crimes: 4

TAUNTON ROAD, TA6 6BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson57.9825.00%
Shoplifting32.00200.00%
Public order21.20-66.67%
Other crime10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-90.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.99150.00%
Public order63.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.390.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.56-25.93%
Public order67.9850.00%
Shoplifting52.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60-66.67%
Other theft21.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.7422.73%
Anti-social behaviour1210.77140.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.79700.00%
Public order43.190.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.7825.00%
Public order42.000.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.38-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.39-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.9866.67%
Public order22.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.77233.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.98200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.790.00%
Other crime22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.59150.00%
Drugs22.00100.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.78-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-81.82%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.980.00%
Public order44.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 202420
June 202427
May 202422
April 202411
March 202420
February 202420
January 20246
December 20236
November 20239
October 20239
September 202320

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 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
September 20231

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 202311

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. King George Avenue
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Cromwell Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lakeside Park
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parkstone Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Ashleigh Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Rhyne Bridge
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hamp Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ashleigh Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Kent Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Marlborough Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Athlone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dukes Mead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Waterford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1