Crime Rate in Dulverton & Exmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dulverton & Exmoor

The total recorded crimes in Dulverton & Exmoor, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dulverton & Exmoor crime rate of 398.41 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 Dulverton & Exmoor, encompassing approximately 100 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Dulverton & Exmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bay Road with total crimes: 4
  • Fore Street with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dulverton & Exmoor?

To understand the safety of Dulverton & Exmoor, we need to analyze Dulverton & Exmoor 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, Dulverton & Exmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 460 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dulverton & Exmoor recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

    • In 2023, Dulverton & Exmoor had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 407 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dulverton & Exmoor recorded fewer 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, Dulverton & Exmoor has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dulverton & Exmoor Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dulverton & Exmoor has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 398.41 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Dulverton & Exmoor crimes were 460. The crime rate of Dulverton & Exmoor in 2024 was 4581.67 (year) or 381.81 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dulverton & Exmoor were around 407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4053.78 (year) or 337.82 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dulverton & Exmoor)CrimesRank (Dulverton & Exmoor)CrimesRank (Dulverton & Exmoor)
Taunton East257 13,991 13,652 1
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West110 21,306 21,080 2
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
Upper Tone30 15462 14397 15

Dulverton & Exmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202525
March 20258
February 202511
January 202524
December 202417
November 202416
October 202412
September 202418
August 202416
July 202412
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Dulverton & Exmoor in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dulverton & Exmoor postcode area is presented below.

1. Bay Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Fore Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
4. Chadwyck Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ellicombe Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bremis Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Haddon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sparrow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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