WESTFIELD CLOSE, TA8 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA8 2DL

WESTFIELD CLOSE, TA8 2DL, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This TA8 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA8 2DL, encompassing approximately 2592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TA8 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD CLOSE, TA8 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences54.63-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.93-33.33%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5660.00%
Burglary33.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other theft10.770.00%

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 offences56.94-28.57%
Public order41.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54200.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.86-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.01800.00%
Other crime23.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-80.00%

In February 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 offences53.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.930.00%
Public order11.54-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.470.00%
Public order21.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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 offences42.70-33.33%
Burglary11.54-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1720.00%
Burglary42.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.930.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

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
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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
December 20231
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 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Princess Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Hospital
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Charlestone Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Marwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1