Crime Rate in Dunster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunster

The total recorded crimes in Dunster, Somerset West and Taunton, UK in May 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunster crime rate of 18.58 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 Dunster, encompassing approximately 4,252 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Dunster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Warren Road with total crimes: 8
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 8

How safe is Dunster?

To understand the safety of Dunster, we need to analyze Dunster 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, Dunster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 869 crimes compared to 1082.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Dunster had fewer crimes than the Somerset West and Taunton average, with 660 crimes compared to 856. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dunster witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Somerset West and Taunton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Somerset West and Taunton, Dunster has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dunster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dunster has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 18.58 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Somerset West and Taunton, UK

In 2024, the total Dunster crimes were 869. The crime rate of Dunster in 2024 was 204.33 (year) or 17.03 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunster were around 660 crimes with yearly crime rate of 155.18 (year) or 12.93 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Somerset West and Taunton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunster)CrimesRank (Dunster)CrimesRank (Dunster)
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
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

Dunster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 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 (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 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 (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20256
February 20259
January 20258
December 20249
November 20247
October 202412
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20249
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202533
March 202531
February 202524
January 202523
December 202428
November 202436
October 202448
September 202445
August 202428
July 202445
June 202460
May 202447

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Dunster in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Warren Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Little Plover Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Monksway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wry Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Puffin Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandpiper Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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