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 May 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Hull & Taunton West crime rate of 5.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • 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 areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bishop's Hull & Taunton West has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 5.88 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Hull & Taunton West)CrimesRank (Bishop's Hull & Taunton West)CrimesRank (Bishop's Hull & Taunton West)
Taunton East257 13,991 13,652 1
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
Blackdown & Neroche73 8890 7513 11
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

Bishop's Hull & Taunton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 616 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202528
March 202548
February 202552
January 202542
December 202441
November 202436
October 202464
September 202442
August 202461
July 202436
June 202476
May 202445

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202521
March 202512
February 202511
January 20254
December 202413
November 202419
October 202410
September 202421
August 202421
July 202411
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202516
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 202410
July 202413
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20256
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20254
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 202410
October 202413
September 202416
August 202413
July 202410
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bishop's Hull & Taunton West in May 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 offences7
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bridge Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chip Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
9. Tatham Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Belvedere Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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