Crime Rate in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Hull & Taunton West crime rate of 5.23 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 Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, encompassing approximately 18,721 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 11
  • Station Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Bishop's Hull & Taunton West?

To understand the safety of Bishop's Hull & Taunton West, we need to analyze Bishop's Hull & Taunton West 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, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West reported a higher crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 1,306 crimes compared to 1,082. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 1,080 crimes compared to 856. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 5.23 ranking 2th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Hull & Taunton West crimes were 1,306. The crime rate of Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in 2024 was 69.76 (year) or 5.81 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Hull & Taunton West were around 1,080 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.69 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 2 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)
Taunton East346 13,991 13,652 1
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

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Public order 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 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (61 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 591 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202552
January 202542
December 202441
November 202436
October 202464
September 202442
August 202461
July 202436
June 202476
May 202445
April 202448

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 176 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20254
December 202413
November 202419
October 202410
September 202421
August 202421
July 202411
June 202424
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
January 20259
December 20247
November 202419
October 202413
September 202418
August 202412
July 202415
June 202420
May 202415
April 202419

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 202413
September 202416
August 202413
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Mountway Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Chip Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Belvedere Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Galmington Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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