Crime Rate in Taunton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Taunton East

The total recorded crimes in Taunton East, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in March 2025 are around 346 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Taunton East crime rate of 9.49 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 Taunton East, encompassing approximately 36,440 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (128) incidents (48.84% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (68.00% increase)
Taunton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paul Street with total crimes: 26
  • North Street with total crimes: 20
  • A358 with total crimes: 16

How safe is Taunton East?

To understand the safety of Taunton East, we need to analyze Taunton East 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, Taunton East reported a higher crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 3,991 crimes compared to 1,082. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Taunton East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Taunton East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 3,652 crimes compared to 856. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Taunton East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Taunton East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Taunton East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Taunton East has recorded 346 crimes with crime rate of 9.49 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Taunton East crimes were 3,991. The crime rate of Taunton East in 2024 was 109.52 (year) or 9.13 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Taunton East were around 3,652 crimes with yearly crime rate of 100.22 (year) or 8.35 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)CrimesRank (Somerset West and Taunton)
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West98 21,306 21,080 2
Rowbarton & Staplegrove94 41,294 31,053 3
Wellington98 31,168 5773 5
Taunton North93 51,208 4920 4
Minehead64 8997 6707 6
Blackdown & Neroche78 6890 7513 11
Dunster61 10869 8660 7
Lydeard65 7771 9488 13
Taunton South45 12738 11633 8
Monkton & North Curry62 9753 10538 9
Watchet & Stogursey48 11738 12532 10
Comeytrowe & Trull34 14583 13488 12
Upper Tone43 13462 14397 15
Dulverton & Exmoor21 15460 15407 14

Taunton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (128 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 54 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (97 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (110 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (69 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (56 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (104 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (95 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 71 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (250 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (103 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025128
February 202586
January 202596
December 202486
November 202497
October 2024110
September 2024103
August 2024104
July 2024121
June 2024250
May 2024118
April 2024103

A total of 229 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202513
January 202518
December 202422
November 202417
October 202427
September 202414
August 202416
July 202412
June 202436
May 202412
April 202417

A total of 490 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202525
January 202521
December 202427
November 202448
October 202443
September 202443
August 202447
July 202456
June 202470
May 202437
April 202431

A total of 660 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202547
January 202544
December 202436
November 202460
October 202469
September 202456
August 202466
July 202456
June 202486
May 202435
April 202457

A total of 241 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202510
January 202522
December 202414
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202416
July 202422
June 202438
May 202421
April 202422

A total of 659 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202524
January 202528
December 202454
November 202458
October 202452
September 202442
August 202495
July 202471
June 202498
May 202448
April 202453

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20249
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Taunton East in March 2025

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

1. Paul Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. North Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. A358 (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Deane Gate Avenue (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Outer Circle (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Corporation Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Magdalene Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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