WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Avon and Somerset Constabulary Police

Blackdown & Neroche Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Blackdown & Neroche, localized within Somerset West and Taunton.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

6.68per 1k

Total Population

9,436

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences33

Public Order7

Burglary6

Vehicle Crime6

Criminal Damage & Arson4

Other Theft3

Anti-social Behaviour2

Shoplifting1

Other Crime1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 11Public order: 1	12
On or near Kelway Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Meyer Close Map	Burglary: 1Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1	3
On or near Red Lion Court Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Shoplifting: 1	3
On or near Solomon'S Hollow Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Other crime: 1	3
On or near Rainbow Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2	2
On or near Stoke Road Map	Burglary: 2	2
On or near Broughton Lane Map	Other theft: 1Public order: 1	2
On or near Petrol Station Map	Vehicle crime: 2	2
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 1	1