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 March 2025 are around 1,250 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Somerset West and Taunton crime rate of 7.94 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (535) incidents (6.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (159) incidents (7.43% increase)
  • Public order: (127) incidents (20.95% increase)
Somerset West and Taunton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paul Street with total crimes: 25
  • North Street with total crimes: 18
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14

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 (346 crimes), and the safest, Dulverton & Exmoor (21 crimes), is 325 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Somerset West and Taunton.

Similarly, the area of Taunton Wilton (185 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wiveliscombe & Milverton (14 crimes), with a difference of 171 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Somerset West and Taunton.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Taunton East346
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West98
Wellington98
Rowbarton & Staplegrove94
Taunton North93

Safest Wards:

Watchet & Stogursey48
Taunton South45
Upper Tone43
Comeytrowe & Trull34
Dulverton & Exmoor21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Taunton Wilton185
Taunton North Town158
Taunton Holway & Lambrook125
Wellington North124
Taunton Halcon & Monkton Heathfield84

Safest Areas:

Dowslands & Blackdown35
Watchet, Washford & Carhampton25
Ruishton & North Curry24
Dunster, Dulverton & Exmoor15
Wiveliscombe & Milverton14

Somerset West and Taunton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1172 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (332 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410

A total of 6045 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 604.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1172 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025535
February 2025501
January 2025529
December 2024482
November 2024544
October 2024601
September 2024527
August 2024567
July 2024587
June 20241172

A total of 1417 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 141.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025100
February 2025104
January 202584
December 202499
November 2024151
October 2024135
September 2024151
August 2024198
July 2024145
June 2024250

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 1901 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 190.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025159
February 2025148
January 2025141
December 2024135
November 2024213
October 2024184
September 2024182
August 2024200
July 2024207
June 2024332

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20259
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 202420

A total of 148 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 202419
August 202424
July 202415
June 202434

A total of 396 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202550
February 202530
January 202549
December 202425
November 202437
October 202450
September 202430
August 202440
July 202433
June 202452

A total of 922 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 92.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 198 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202599
February 202562
January 202574
December 202458
November 202482
October 202481
September 202467
August 202498
July 2024103
June 2024198

A total of 1468 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 146.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 274 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025127
February 2025105
January 202596
December 2024102
November 2024135
October 2024142
September 2024153
August 2024173
July 2024161
June 2024274

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 778 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 77.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202557
January 202584
December 202488
November 202463
October 202477
September 202456
August 202469
July 202460
June 2024148

A total of 266 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202516
January 202530
December 202417
November 202440
October 202429
September 202422
August 202418
July 202425
June 202440

A total of 323 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202525
January 202532
December 202414
November 202422
October 202432
September 202420
August 202431
July 202414
June 2024108

High Crime Locations Somerset West and Taunton in March 2025

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

1. Paul Street (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
2. North Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
4. Deane Gate Avenue (Map)
Total14
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order3
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
5. A358 (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Other theft4
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2

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