WITCHES WALK, TA6 6JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA6 6JY

WITCHES WALK, TA6 6JY, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.07 per 1,000 population. This TA6 6JY 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 6JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA6 6JY, encompassing approximately 2486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

TA6 6JY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmside Road with total crimes: 6
  • Edinburgh Road with total crimes: 4
  • Davies Close with total crimes: 3

WITCHES WALK, TA6 6JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0738.46%
Criminal damage and arson37.24-50.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21-70.00%
Other crime21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.23-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.02500.00%
Other theft32.41200.00%
Public order21.21-66.67%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.7285.71%
Anti-social behaviour1710.46325.00%
Public order66.84200.00%
Other crime12.410.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.46-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour45.63-20.00%
Other theft41.61300.00%
Shoplifting21.61-66.67%
Public order20.80-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.6983.33%
Shoplifting68.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4166.67%
Public order32.0150.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8350.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Robbery10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.65-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.830.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Robbery20.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-83.33%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.8766.67%
Shoplifting68.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-60.00%
Robbery10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.83400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202426
June 202414
May 202422
April 202412
March 202412
February 202420
January 202412
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 202417
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmside Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Edinburgh Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Davies Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rhode Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Witches Walk
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Rosa Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. Octavia Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sunnybank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Penlea Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Millwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Whites Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Angelica Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dewberry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Snowberry Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1