Crime Rate in Blackdown & Neroche: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackdown & Neroche

The total recorded crimes in Blackdown & Neroche, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackdown & Neroche crime rate of 7.74 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 Blackdown & Neroche, encompassing approximately 9,435 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Blackdown & Neroche Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Broughton Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Woodcroft Meadows with total crimes: 4

How safe is Blackdown & Neroche?

To understand the safety of Blackdown & Neroche, we need to analyze Blackdown & Neroche crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Somerset West and Taunton:

    • In 2024, Blackdown & Neroche demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 890 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Blackdown & Neroche witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Blackdown & Neroche had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 513 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackdown & Neroche recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Blackdown & Neroche has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Blackdown & Neroche Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Blackdown & Neroche has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 7.74 ranking 8th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Blackdown & Neroche crimes were 890. The crime rate of Blackdown & Neroche in 2024 was 94.32 (year) or 7.86 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackdown & Neroche were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.37 (year) or 4.53 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackdown & Neroche)CrimesRank (Blackdown & Neroche)CrimesRank (Blackdown & Neroche)
Taunton East257 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove96 31,294 31,053 3
Taunton North76 71,208 4920 4
Monkton & North Curry85 4753 10538 9
Wellington64 91,168 5773 5
Minehead80 5997 6707 6
Dunster79 6869 8660 7
Taunton South61 10738 11633 8
Lydeard39 14771 9488 13
Watchet & Stogursey45 12738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull46 11583 13488 12
Dulverton & Exmoor40 13460 15407 14
Upper Tone30 15462 14397 15

Blackdown & Neroche Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 20248
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202531
March 202538
February 202536
January 202538
December 202442
November 202436
October 202440
September 202426
August 202426
July 202441

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245
July 202413

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20258
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Blackdown & Neroche in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Blackdown & Neroche postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Broughton Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft1
3. Woodcroft Meadows (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Red Lion Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Solomon'S Hollow (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Humphreys Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meyer Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mattock'S Tree Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Priory Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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