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 July 2025 are around 1,260 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somerset West and Taunton crime rate of 8.00 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (590) incidents (9.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (211) incidents (19.21% increase)
  • Public order: (128) incidents (13.27% increase)
Somerset West and Taunton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 16
  • Newton Road with total crimes: 14
  • Heron Gate 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 (250 crimes), and the safest, Dulverton & Exmoor (31 crimes), is 219 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Somerset West and Taunton.

Similarly, the area of Taunton North Town (158 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wiveliscombe & Milverton (12 crimes), with a difference of 146 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Somerset West and Taunton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Taunton East250
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110
Wellington109
Taunton North103
Blackdown & Neroche80

Safest Wards:

Watchet & Stogursey64
Comeytrowe & Trull61
Lydeard61
Upper Tone33
Dulverton & Exmoor31

Most Dangerous Areas:

Taunton North Town158
Taunton Wilton153
Taunton Holway & Lambrook109
Wellington North106
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield81

Safest Areas:

Dowslands & Blackdown38
Williton, Quantock & Stogursey35
Bishops Lydeard & Cotford St Luke29
Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor29
Wiveliscombe & Milverton12

Somerset West and Taunton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 590 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 211 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (537 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (177 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 285 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202519
April 202525
March 202529
February 202516
January 202530
December 202417
November 202440
October 202429
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20253
April 20255
March 202515
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 960 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202578
May 202574
April 202599
March 202599
February 202562
January 202574
December 202458
November 202482
October 202481
September 202467
August 202498

A total of 119 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 20258
February 202512
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 1533 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025113
May 2025128
April 2025131
March 2025127
February 2025105
January 202596
December 2024102
November 2024135
October 2024142
September 2024153
August 2024173

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202511
May 202510
April 20256
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 202419
August 202424

A total of 1364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202588
May 202590
April 2025106
March 2025100
February 2025104
January 202584
December 202499
November 2024151
October 2024135
September 2024151
August 2024198

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6455 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 537.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 601 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025590
June 2025537
May 2025519
April 2025523
March 2025535
February 2025501
January 2025529
December 2024482
November 2024544
October 2024601
September 2024527
August 2024567

A total of 73 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20253
April 20254
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 272 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202519
April 202527
March 202525
February 202525
January 202532
December 202414
November 202422
October 202432
September 202420
August 202431

A total of 2127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 177.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 213 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025211
June 2025177
May 2025182
April 2025195
March 2025159
February 2025148
January 2025141
December 2024135
November 2024213
October 2024184
September 2024182
August 2024200

A total of 937 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 78.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202583
June 202588
May 202588
April 2025108
March 202576
February 202557
January 202584
December 202488
November 202463
October 202477
September 202456
August 202469

A total of 455 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202535
May 202537
April 202544
March 202550
February 202530
January 202549
December 202425
November 202437
October 202450
September 202430
August 202440

High Crime Locations Somerset West and Taunton in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Drugs1
2. Newton Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order3
3. Heron Gate (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Warren Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order2
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2

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