WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, Somerset West and Taunton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, localized within Somerset West and Taunton.

Total Crimes

86
trending_down -21.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

55.13per 1k
trending_down -2.1% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

10,954

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences33
Anti-social Behaviour16
Public Order14
Shoplifting11
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Robbery2
Burglary2
Other Theft2
Bicycle Theft1
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Hospital Map
Violence and sexual offences: 13Public order: 5Anti-social behaviour: 2
23
On or near Chip Lane Map
Shoplifting: 9
9
On or near Bridge Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 3
7
On or near Smithy Map
Public order: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Public order: 3
3
On or near Station Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Shopping Area Map
Robbery: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Upcott Road Map
Burglary: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Somerset West and Taunton district.

Local Rank

#5safest in Somerset West and Taunton

City Average

85.67per 1k

Local Policing

Wellington North

Avon and Somerset Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Farm Watch is a free service for the farming community and police to share information and help reduce opportunities for crime

Police alert members via text, email or landline voicemail to suspicious incidents and crimes occurring in their area. In return members are encouraged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity promptly.

New members receive:
  • a welcome pack (including information about the scheme and crime reduction literature) and gate sign to display as a deterrent

Issued: 31 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUN23

Wiveliscombe neighbourhood surgery

meeting

Police neighbourhood surgery held at Wiveliscombe library.

schedule

3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

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Wiveliscombe Library, Wiveliscombe

JUN27

Nynehead meet us event

meeting

Come and meet your local policing team at Nynehead Memorial Hall car park.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Nynehead Memorial Hall, Wellington

JUN28

Langford Budville meet us event

meeting

Come and meet your local policing team at Langford Budville Jubilee Hall.

schedule

3:00 PM — 4:00 PM

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Langford Budville Jubilee Hall, Langford Budville

JUL1

Bradford on Tone Neighbourhood surgery

meeting

Neighbourhood surgery for Bradford on Tone held at St Giles Church.

schedule

11:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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St Giles' Church, Bradford-on-Tone

JUL21

Wiveliscombe neighbourhood surgery

meeting

Police neighbourhood surgery held at Wiveliscombe library.

schedule

3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

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Wiveliscombe Library, Wiveliscombe

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