What is the crime rate in Somerset West and Taunton?

As of February 2026, Somerset West and Taunton has a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,217 recorded offences.

How does Somerset West and Taunton rank nationally for crime?

Somerset West and Taunton ranks #114 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Somerset West and Taunton?

The most common crime type in Somerset West and Taunton is Violence and sexual offences with 512 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 42.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in Somerset West and Taunton?

As of February 2026, Somerset West and Taunton has a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,217 recorded offences.

How does Somerset West and Taunton rank nationally for crime?

Somerset West and Taunton ranks #114 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Somerset West and Taunton?

The most common crime type in Somerset West and Taunton is Violence and sexual offences with 512 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 42.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Somerset West and Taunton Crime Intelligence Report

Somerset West and Taunton recorded 1,217 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 7.73 per 1,000 residents. This places Somerset West and Taunton at #114 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 4.3% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 12.2% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,217

trending_up +4.3% vs last month

Crime Rate

7.73per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#114of 331

By total crime volume

National Population

157,447

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 41	41
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 19 Public order: 5	19
On or near Petrol Station Map	Shoplifting: 18 Other theft: 2	18
On or near Hospital Map	Violence and sexual offences: 17	17
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 15	15
On or near Paul Street Map	Shoplifting: 9 Anti-social behaviour: 5	9
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 9 Robbery: 2	9
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 11	11
On or near Fore Street Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9	9
On or near Shopping Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 8	8

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

1,217 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

512

42.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

159

13.1%

Public Order

129

10.6%

Shoplifting

122

10.0%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.1%

Other Theft

5.1%

Burglary

4.0%

Vehicle Crime

3.3%

Other Crime

2.5%

Robbery

0.8%

Drug Offences

0.7%

Weapons Possession

0.4%

Bicycle Theft

0.3%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

15 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Taunton East	263	7.2
2	Wellington	105	2.6
3	Minehead	95	9.6
4	Bishop's Hull & Taunton West	93	5.0
5	Taunton North	89	3.7

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Dulverton & Exmoor	27	268.9
shield	Upper Tone	29	9.5
shield	Comeytrowe & Trull	38	2.1
shield	Lydeard	55	12.3
shield	Blackdown & Neroche	63	6.7

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +4.3%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +12.2%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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