Crime Rate in Somerset West and Taunton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Somerset West and Taunton

The total recorded crimes in Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 1,181 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somerset West and Taunton crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Somerset West and Taunton, encompassing approximately 157,447 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (519) incidents (-0.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (182) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (128) incidents (-2.29% decrease)
Somerset West and Taunton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heron Gate with total crimes: 17
  • Bowsprit Close with total crimes: 14
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13

Somerset West and Taunton Police Info:

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Somerset West and Taunton Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Taunton East (257 crimes), and the safest, Upper Tone (30 crimes), is 227 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Somerset West and Taunton.

Similarly, the area of Taunton Wilton (152 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wiveliscombe & Milverton (10 crimes), with a difference of 142 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Somerset West and Taunton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Taunton East257
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110
Rowbarton & Staplegrove96
Monkton & North Curry85
Minehead80

Safest Wards:

Comeytrowe & Trull46
Watchet & Stogursey45
Dulverton & Exmoor40
Lydeard39
Upper Tone30

Most Dangerous Areas:

Taunton Wilton152
Taunton North Town141
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield104
Taunton Holway & Lambrook85
Minehead Town84

Safest Areas:

Williton, Quantock & Stogursey32
Ruishton & North Curry27
Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor26
Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke25
Wiveliscombe & Milverton10

Somerset West and Taunton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (519 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (182 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (523 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (195 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (535 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (159 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 501 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 148 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (529 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (141 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 482 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 135 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (544 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (213 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (601 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (184 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (527 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (182 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (567 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (200 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 587 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 207 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 897 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 81.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202599
March 202599
February 202562
January 202574
December 202458
November 202482
October 202481
September 202467
August 202498
July 2024103

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5915 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 537.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 601 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025519
April 2025523
March 2025535
February 2025501
January 2025529
December 2024482
November 2024544
October 2024601
September 2024527
August 2024567
July 2024587

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 261 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202527
March 202525
February 202525
January 202532
December 202414
November 202422
October 202432
September 202420
August 202431
July 202414

A total of 1946 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 176.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025195
March 2025159
February 2025148
January 2025141
December 2024135
November 2024213
October 2024184
September 2024182
August 2024200
July 2024207

A total of 826 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 75.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202588
April 2025108
March 202576
February 202557
January 202584
December 202488
November 202463
October 202477
September 202456
August 202469
July 202460

A total of 425 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202544
March 202550
February 202530
January 202549
December 202425
November 202437
October 202450
September 202430
August 202440
July 202433

A total of 99 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20258
February 202512
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247

A total of 1453 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 132.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025128
April 2025131
March 2025127
February 2025105
January 202596
December 2024102
November 2024135
October 2024142
September 2024153
August 2024173
July 2024161

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202515
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245

A total of 270 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202525
March 202529
February 202516
January 202530
December 202417
November 202440
October 202429
September 202422
August 202418
July 202425

A total of 130 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 202419
August 202424
July 202415

A total of 1363 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 123.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202590
April 2025106
March 2025100
February 2025104
January 202584
December 202499
November 2024151
October 2024135
September 2024151
August 2024198
July 2024145

High Crime Locations Somerset West and Taunton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Somerset West and Taunton postcode area is presented below.

1. Heron Gate (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting8
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
2. Bowsprit Close (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Burglary1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Deane Gate Avenue (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. North Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12

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