WESTFIELD ROAD, TA8 2AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA8 2AF

WESTFIELD ROAD, TA8 2AF, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This TA8 2AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA8 postcode area, which has experienced 173 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA8 2AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA8 2AF, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA8 2AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2
  • Exeter Close with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD ROAD, TA8 2AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.13-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.93-33.33%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3380.00%
Burglary33.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1050.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.870.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.50450.00%
Other crime24.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.20300.00%
Public order21.470.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.57-42.86%
Burglary11.47-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8740.00%
Burglary42.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.930.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20245
April 202411
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA8 2AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Exeter Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Charlestone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Enmore Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Public order1