ASHCOTT CLOSE, TA8 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA8 1HW

ASHCOTT CLOSE, TA8 1HW, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This TA8 1HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA8 postcode area, which has experienced 134 crimes and a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA8 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA8 1HW, encompassing approximately 3563 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TA8 1HW area, explore the TA8 1HW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA8 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Rosewood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Raleigh Gardens with total crimes: 2

ASHCOTT CLOSE, TA8 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.05900.00%
Shoplifting32.810.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-75.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.65-73.68%
Criminal damage and arson31.40200.00%
Shoplifting20.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences197.5872.73%
Shoplifting45.33-33.33%
Other theft11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.8910.00%
Shoplifting63.09500.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.7742.86%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.3716.67%
Shoplifting31.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.84200.00%
Shoplifting10.84-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.81-57.14%
Shoplifting20.84-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-46.15%
Shoplifting51.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.0562.50%
Possession of weapons13.650.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.37-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour22.240.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.050.00%
Other theft33.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20241
May 20245
April 202419
March 202411
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 202313
August 20238
July 202311

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
July 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA8 1HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rosewood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Raleigh Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Highbridge Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Priestley Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Truro Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Madden Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Ayckbourn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Churchill Close
    Total1
    Other theft1