POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TA9 3AW

POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AW, Sedgemoor has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.33 per 1,000 population. This TA9 3AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TA9 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TA9 3AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TA9 3AW, encompassing approximately 3234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (20.59% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-27.59% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)

TA9 3AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Market Terrace with total crimes: 9

POPLAR ESTATE, TA9 3AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4138.3320.59%
Shoplifting2112.68-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour166.4914.29%
Public order164.950.00%
Robbery94.95800.00%
Other crime52.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.55-16.67%
Other theft31.55-40.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.62-22.73%
Shoplifting2910.5152.63%
Public order168.9777.78%
Anti-social behaviour144.95-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.33-14.29%
Other theft51.8566.67%
Drugs21.550.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other crime20.62-60.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.93-2.22%
Shoplifting1913.60-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.8750.00%
Public order95.56-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.78-12.50%
Other crime52.160.00%
Other theft31.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Burglary20.62100.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.31-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.627.14%
Shoplifting2013.9181.82%
Public order136.188.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.02-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson83.71100.00%
Robbery52.47150.00%
Vehicle crime31.55200.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.8427.27%
Anti-social behaviour2212.9815.79%
Public order126.8050.00%
Shoplifting113.71-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4033.33%
Other theft41.240.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Robbery20.93100.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.37-35.29%
Shoplifting2510.2031.58%
Anti-social behaviour197.7346.15%
Public order85.87100.00%
Other theft42.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-25.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5130.614.08%
Shoplifting1915.7772.73%
Anti-social behaviour135.87-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.02-20.00%
Public order41.24-33.33%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4928.44104.17%
Anti-social behaviour1415.1555.56%
Shoplifting114.33-31.25%
Public order63.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-44.44%
Other crime31.550.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.02-31.43%
Shoplifting167.426.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7828.57%
Public order52.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other theft10.62-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.5029.63%
Shoplifting1510.8236.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.64-22.22%
Public order62.1620.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.850.00%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.79-37.21%
Shoplifting118.3522.22%
Anti-social behaviour93.40-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson62.78-14.29%
Public order51.8566.67%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour1613.290.00%
Shoplifting94.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.780.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202434
June 202444
May 202445
April 202442
March 202433
February 202451
January 202449
December 202324
November 202335
October 202327
September 202343

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 202418
May 202412
April 202422
March 202419
February 202413
January 202414
December 20239
November 20237
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202416
June 20249
May 202413
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 206 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202429
June 202419
May 202420
April 202411
March 202425
February 202419
January 202411
December 202316
November 202315
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TA9 3AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs2
    Robbery2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting8
    Robbery4
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Market Terrace
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Robbery3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tyler Way
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order2
  • 5. Morland Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Southwell Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 8. Cuthbert Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Tregelles Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Tanning Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Huntspill Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highbridge & Burnham (Station)
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Poplar Estate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Newtown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Kimber Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lockyer Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bank Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Springfield Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Caxton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. East Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Talbot Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Willet Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. North Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stiling Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Millard Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Scott Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Ladd Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Station Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1